CVE-2022-48851: staging: gdm724x: fix use after free in gdm_lte_rx()

Published Jul 16, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

staging: gdm724x: fix use after free in gdmlterx()

The netifrxni() function frees the skb so we can't dereference it to save the skb->len.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=3.12<4.9.307
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.272
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.235
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.185
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.106
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.29
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.15
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.133-16.12.21-16.12.22-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.133-1Fixed in 6.12.21-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1

Event History

Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:11 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48851?

CVE-2022-48851 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48851?

To fix CVE-2022-48851, update your Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2022-48851 have on systems?

CVE-2022-48851 can lead to a use after free condition, potentially allowing for remote code execution.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-48851?

CVE-2022-48851 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fixed versions listed in the advisory.

5

Is there a public exploit available for CVE-2022-48851?

As of now, there are no known public exploits targeting CVE-2022-48851.

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