Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel 5.8 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16, local attackers able to inject WLAN frames into the mac80211 stack could cause a NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service attack against the beacon protection of P2P devices.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.8, < 5.19.16 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204125Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/wireless/wireless.git/commit/?idMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230203-0008/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204125Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/wireless/wireless.git/commit/?idMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42722?
CVE-2022-42722 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel 5.8 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16, local attackers able to inject WLAN frames into the mac80211 stack could cause a NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service attack against the be...
How severe is CVE-2022-42722?
CVE-2022-42722 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42722?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.