Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc: bcm: Check for NULL return of devm_kzalloc() As the potential failure of allocation, devm_kzalloc() may return NULL. Then the 'pd->pmb' and the follow lines of code may bring null pointer dereference. Therefore, it is better to check the return value of devm_kzalloc() to avoid this confusion.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.12, < 5.15.46 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36339ea7bae4943be01c8e9545e46e334591fecdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5650e103bfc70156001615861fb8aafb3947da6ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b48b98743b568bb219152ba2e15af6ef0d3d8a9bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4bd2aafacce48db26b0a213d849818d940556ddPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49448?
CVE-2022-49448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc: bcm: Check for NULL return of devm_kzalloc() As the potential failure of allocation, devm_kzalloc() may return NULL. Then th...
How severe is CVE-2022-49448?
CVE-2022-49448 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-2022-49448?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.