CVE-2022-49048

ipv6: fix panic when forwarding a pkt with no in6 dev

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: fix panic when forwarding a pkt with no in6 dev kongweibin reported a kernel panic in ip6_forward() when input interface has no in6 dev associated. The following tc commands were used to reproduce this panic: tc qdisc del dev vxlan100 root tc qdisc add dev vxlan100 root netem corrupt 5%

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CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49048?
CVE-2022-49048 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-49048?
To fix CVE-2022-49048, 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-2022-49048 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49048 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-2022-49048?
CVE-2022-49048 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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