Vulnerabilities > CVE-2022-1516 - NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in multiple products

047910
CVSS 5.5 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
HIGH
local
low complexity
linux
debian
CWE-476
NVD
Published: 2022-05-05
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s X.25 set of standardized network protocols functionality in the way a user terminates their session using a simulated Ethernet card and continued usage of this connection. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Linux
1
OS
Debian
2

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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