CVE-2022-49046

i2c: dev: check return value when calling dev_set_name()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i2c: dev: check return value when calling dev_set_name() If dev_set_name() fails, the dev_name() is null, check the return value of dev_set_name() to avoid the null-ptr-deref.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e539b17d4cbe5fb8b5152dd9a6e4a8828f97db2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f345bb14ad4744950499ff222e2899209297afa patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c74d77a2d07744147d734138acd6ce9dba715e5d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/993eb48fa199b5f476df8204e652eff63dd19361 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49046?
CVE-2022-49046 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49046?
To fix CVE-2022-49046, 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-2022-49046 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49046 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-2022-49046?
CVE-2022-49046 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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