CVE-2022-48741

ovl: fix NULL pointer dereference in copy up warning

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ovl: fix NULL pointer dereference in copy up warning This patch is fixing a NULL pointer dereference to get a recently introduced warning message working.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6b678c1a3673de6a5d2f4e22bb725a086a0701a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c7f8a35c5a83740c0e3ea540b6ad145c50d79aa patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ee7e4a6c9b298da44029ed9ec8ed23ae49cc209 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48741?
CVE-2022-48741 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48741?
To fix CVE-2022-48741, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-48741 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48741 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-48741?
CVE-2022-48741 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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