CVE-2022-41858 (High) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.313

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CVE-2022-41858 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.313

The Linux Kernel

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/drivers/net/slip/slip.c /drivers/net/slip/slip.c

Vulnerability Details

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A NULL pointer dereference may occur while a slip driver is in progress to detach in sl_tx_timeout in drivers/net/slip/slip.c. This issue could allow an attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.

Publish Date: 2023-01-17

URL: CVE-2022-41858

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.1)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2022-41858

Release Date: 2022-09-30

Fix Resolution: v4.9.311,v4.14.276,v4.19.239,v5.4.190,v5.10.112,v5.15.35,v5.17.4,v5.18-rc2

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.