Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: aspeed: Fix potential NULL dereference in aspeed_pinmux_set_mux() pdesc could be null but still dereference pdesc->name and it will lead to a null pointer access. So we move a null check before dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.10.132 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cb392b64304a05bf647e2e44efacd9a1f3c3c6aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a85d3fef2e75b1fe9fc2af6f5267122555a1edPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e162a24f1dd06c0dcae71f2565c9f3da2827b98ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef1e38532f4b2f0f3b460e938a2e7076c3bed5eePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49618?
CVE-2022-49618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: aspeed: Fix potential NULL dereference in aspeed_pinmux_set_mux() pdesc could be null but still dereference pdesc->name a...
How severe is CVE-2022-49618?
CVE-2022-49618 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-2022-49618?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.