CVE-2022-3202: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 14, 2022
·
Updated

A NULL pointer dereference flaw in diFree in fs/jfs/inode.c in Journaled File System (JFS)in the Linux kernel. This could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.9.311
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.276
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.238
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.189
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5.0<5.10.111
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.34
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.20
Linux Linux kernel>=5.17<5.17.3
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
All of the following
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
All of the following
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
All of the following
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
All of the following
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
All of the following
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Sep 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:09 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:52 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3202?

CVE-2022-3202 has a high severity level as it allows local attackers to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-3202?

To remediate CVE-2022-3202, it is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that is not affected, such as 5.10.223-1 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are vulnerable to CVE-2022-3202?

Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.223 and between 4.9.311 and 5.4.189 are vulnerable to CVE-2022-3202.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2022-3202?

CVE-2022-3202 can be exploited by local attackers who have access to the system.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2022-3202?

The impact of CVE-2022-3202 includes potential system crashes and disclosure of sensitive kernel information.

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