Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: Fix NULL pointer dereference in acpi_ev_address_space_dispatch() Cover a missed execution path with a new check.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17, < 6.1.165 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56024dbe8c76cff22f53ba81a95d9efd4d0c9c44Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d99cbe717c1b15a66559215df32312d8cf7e525Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b24595b86920911d2b04f862422b896a0620e9adPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cce354524da4d10fd2c7eb835e2e4e8ab8c0ce97Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2cf475d23b8486dfa414f7ac09f918ffd3c32a5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f851e03bce968ff9b3faad1b616062e1244fd38dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45982?
CVE-2026-45982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: Fix NULL pointer dereference in acpi_ev_address_space_dispatch() Cover a missed execution path with a new check.
How severe is CVE-2026-45982?
CVE-2026-45982 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-2026-45982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.