Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/v3d: Fix null pointer dereference of pointer perfmon In the unlikely event that pointer perfmon is null the WARN_ON return path occurs after the pointer has already been deferenced. Fix this by only dereferencing perfmon after it has been null checked.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.46 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1df8f8901babcc8c8eea2c067179e455b5c828fdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b72deb784a7d4ae8519a5c584cd87c4b57aa6c8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4be045434923e549a50846a066a04b7b6c1d6d33Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce7a1ecf3f9f1fccaf67295307614511d8e11b13Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49485?
CVE-2022-49485 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/v3d: Fix null pointer dereference of pointer perfmon In the unlikely event that pointer perfmon is null the WARN_ON return pat...
How severe is CVE-2022-49485?
CVE-2022-49485 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-2022-49485?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.