Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPI: processor: idle: Check acpi_fetch_acpi_dev() return value The return value of acpi_fetch_acpi_dev() could be NULL, which would cause a NULL pointer dereference to occur in acpi_device_hid(). [ rjw: Subject and changelog edits, added empty line after if () ]
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.8, < 5.4.297 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2437513a814b3e93bd02879740a8a06e52e2cf7dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ecd629c788bbfb96be058edade2e934d3763eafPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e8b5f12ee4ab6f5d252c9ca062a4ada9554e6d9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad1190744da9d812da55b76f2afce750afb0a3bdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b85f0e292f73f353eea915499604fbf50c8238b4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdee7a0acc566c4194d40a501b8a1584e86cc208Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50327?
CVE-2022-50327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPI: processor: idle: Check acpi_fetch_acpi_dev() return value The return value of acpi_fetch_acpi_dev() could be NULL, which wou...
How severe is CVE-2022-50327?
CVE-2022-50327 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-2022-50327?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.