CVE-2022-47929: Null Pointer Dereference
A NULL pointer dereference flaw may occur in qdiscgraft in net/sched/schapi.c in the Linux kernel. In this flaw a local unprivileged user mas trigger a denial of service if the allocworkqueue function return is not validated in time of failure. This flaw could allow an attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.
Reference: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=96398560f26aa07e8f2969d73c8197e6a6d10407
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A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in qdiscgraft in net/sched/schapi.c in the Linux kernel. This issue may allow a local unprivileged user to trigger a denial of service if the allocworkqueue function return is not validated in time of failure, resulting in a system crash or leaked internal kernel information.
In the Linux kernel before 6.1.6, a NULL pointer dereference bug in the traffic control subsystem allows an unprivileged user to trigger a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted traffic control configuration that is set up with "tc qdisc" and "tc class" commands. This affects qdiscgraft in net/sched/schapi.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-47929?
CVE-2022-47929 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47929?
To fix CVE-2022-47929, update to the latest kernel version as specified in the remediation details for your operating system.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-47929?
CVE-2022-47929 affects users of vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those using the Red Hat and Debian distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-47929?
CVE-2022-47929 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that can lead to a system crash.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2022-47929?
While there is no public knowledge of an exploit specifically targeting CVE-2022-47929, the vulnerability does pose significant risk if left unpatched.