NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting kernel-zfcpdump-modules package, versions <0:5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS9-KERNELZFCPDUMPMODULES-3145344
  • published23 Nov 2022
  • disclosed11 Jul 2022

Introduced: 11 Jul 2022

CVE-2022-4128  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:9 kernel-zfcpdump-modules to version 0:5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-zfcpdump-modules package and not the kernel-zfcpdump-modules package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A NULL pointer dereference issue was discovered in the Linux kernel in the MPTCP protocol when traversing the subflow list at disconnect time. A local user could use this flaw to potentially crash the system causing a denial of service.

CVSS Scores

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