Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A NULL pointer dereference may occur while a slip driver is in progress to detach in sl_tx_timeout in drivers/net/slip/slip.c. This issue could allow an attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.9.311 |
| Netapp | Hci Baseboard Management Controller | h300s |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ec4eb8a86ade4d22633e1da2a7d85a846b7d179PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230223-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ec4eb8a86ade4d22633e1da2a7d85a846b7d179PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230223-0006/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-41858?
CVE-2022-41858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A NULL pointer dereference may occur while a slip driver is in progress to detach in sl_tx_timeout in drivers/net/slip/slip.c. This issue could allow an attacker ...
How severe is CVE-2022-41858?
CVE-2022-41858 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-41858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Netapp Hci Baseboard Management Controller.