Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ethtool: eeprom: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump The similar fix as commit 46cdedf2a0fa ("ethtool: pse-pd: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump") is also needed for ethtool eeprom.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/138a13d8f5c81266032af680f63069387f2748da
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e3be98592a12511d4e78a9a67aaff3e6ca4980c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d9effca9d7d7cf6341182a7c5cabcbd6fa28063
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50651?
CVE-2022-50651 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ethtool: eeprom: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump The similar fix as commit 46cdedf2a0fa ("ethtool: pse-pd: fix null-deref on g...
How severe is CVE-2022-50651?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2022-50651. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-50651?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.