Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/nldev: Prevent underflow in nldev_stat_set_counter_dynamic_doit() This code checks "index" for an upper bound but it does not check for negatives. Change the type to unsigned to prevent underflows.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a495ef04d5f42e6f00eb2bec1ee9075e3d5a771Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87e0eacb176f9500c2063d140c0a1d7fa51ab8a5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6dd8669b8299a3a536cd92a7069152a7704da1dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49199?
CVE-2022-49199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/nldev: Prevent underflow in nldev_stat_set_counter_dynamic_doit() This code checks "index" for an upper bound but it does not...
How severe is CVE-2022-49199?
CVE-2022-49199 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-2022-49199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.