PT-2022-7621 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
Zheyu Ma
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Published
2022-03-03
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Updated
2025-10-01
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CVE-2022-48908
CVSS v3.1
5.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to the fix in commit 5f394102ee27dbf05la4e283390cd8d1759dacea
Description
The vulnerability is related to a null pointer dereference in the
com20020pci probe() function during driver initialization. The issue arises because the com20020pci id table definition reveals that the ci field is empty for some devices, causing a null pointer dereference when initializing these devices. This can lead to a denial of service. The vulnerability affects all versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix.Recommendations
To resolve the issue, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix, specifically to a version after the commit 5f394102ee27dbf05la4e283390cd8d1759dacea. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the
com20020pci probe() function until a patch is available. However, this may have implications for the functionality of the affected devices.Exploit
Fix
NULL Pointer Dereference
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Astra Linux
Linux Kernel
Red Os