CVE-2022-49499
Qualcomm MSM Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability (Linux)
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm: Fix null pointer dereferences without iommu Check if 'aspace' is set before using it as it will stay null without IOMMU, such as on msm8974.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 17, 2025, 4:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Ensure proper configuration for IOMMU support.
- Test the system after applying updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-49499.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36a1d1bda77e1851bddfa9cf4e8ada94476dbaff | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f09937e80f9bc792965476c9a528f26c8fdc9179 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-49499 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-49499
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.18 up to (excluding) 5.18.3 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36a1d1bda77e1851bddfa9cf4e8ada94476dbaff Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f09937e80f9bc792965476c9a528f26c8fdc9179 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm: Fix null pointer dereferences without iommu Check if 'aspace' is set before using it as it will stay null without IOMMU, such as on msm8974. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36a1d1bda77e1851bddfa9cf4e8ada94476dbaff Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f09937e80f9bc792965476c9a528f26c8fdc9179