CVE-2022-50467
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Publication date: 2025-10-01
Last updated on: 2025-10-02
Assigner: kernel.org
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's lpfc driver. Specifically, in an error case within the function lpfc_cmpl_ct_cmd_gft_id(), a call is made to lpfc_nlp_put() with a null pointer to a nodelist structure, which can cause abnormal behavior or crashes. The fix involved initializing the nodelist pointer upon entry to prevent this null dereference.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can cause the Linux kernel to dereference a null pointer, potentially leading to system crashes or instability when the lpfc driver encounters certain error conditions. This could affect system availability or reliability.