CVE-2022-49997

net: lantiq_xrx200: restore buffer if memory allocation failed

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: lantiq_xrx200: restore buffer if memory allocation failed In a situation where memory allocation fails, an invalid buffer address is stored. When this descriptor is used again, the system panics in the build_skb() function when accessing memory.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ef2786e32d93e562cd40601248a14ae090de873
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9c3b1775f80fa21f5bff874027d2ccb10f5d90c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49997?: CVE-2022-49997 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-49997?: To fix CVE-2022-49997, 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-2022-49997 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49997 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-2022-49997?: CVE-2022-49997 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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