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CVE-2022-49202: Bluetooth: hci_uart: add missing NULL check in h5_enqueue

First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_uart: add missing NULL check in h5_enqueue Syzbot hit general protection fault in __pm_runtime_resume(). The problem was in missing NULL check. hu->serdev can be NULL and we should not blindly pass &serdev->dev somewhere, since it will cause GPF.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-49202?

    CVE-2022-49202 is classified as a security vulnerability in the Linux kernel but further detail on severity levels may vary based on specific implementations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-49202?

    To fix CVE-2022-49202, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch resolving this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2022-49202?

    CVE-2022-49202 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that implement Bluetooth functionalities.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-49202?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2022-49202 include execution of unintended code leading to a general protection fault.

  • Is CVE-2022-49202 actively being exploited?

    As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2022-49202 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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