Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/smc: Fix NULL pointer dereference in smc_pnet_find_ib() dev_name() was called with dev.parent as argument but without to NULL-check it before. Solve this by checking the pointer before the call to dev_name().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.1, < 5.4.190 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22025513ced3d599ee8b24169141c95cf2467a4aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35b91e49bc80ca944a8679c3b139ddaf2f8eea0fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a523807f01455fe9a0c1a433f27cd4411ee400fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a05f5e26cb8bb4d07e0595545fcad1bb406f0085Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d22f4f977236f97e01255a80bca2ea93a8094fc8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49060?
CVE-2022-49060 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/smc: Fix NULL pointer dereference in smc_pnet_find_ib() dev_name() was called with dev.parent as argument but without to NULL-...
How severe is CVE-2022-49060?
CVE-2022-49060 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-2022-49060?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.