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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2022-49618
Aspeed Linux Kernel Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: aspeed: Fix potential NULL dereference in aspeed_pinmux_set_mux() pdesc could be null but still dereference pdesc->name and it will lead to a null pointer access. So we move a null check before dereference.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 11, 2025, 10:44 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to a version where the NULL dereference in aspeed_pinmux_set_mux is fixed.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
  • Ensure the pinctrl driver is correctly configured.
  • Test the system for stability after the update.
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-2022-49618.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cb392b64304a05bf647e2e44efacd9a1f3c3c6a Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a85d3fef2e75b1fe9fc2af6f5267122555a1ed Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e162a24f1dd06c0dcae71f2565c9f3da2827b98e Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef1e38532f4b2f0f3b460e938a2e7076c3bed5ee Patch
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-49618 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 11, 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:5.19:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 from (excluding) 5.18.13 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (excluding) 5.10.132 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.11 from (excluding) 5.15.56
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cb392b64304a05bf647e2e44efacd9a1f3c3c6a Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a85d3fef2e75b1fe9fc2af6f5267122555a1ed Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e162a24f1dd06c0dcae71f2565c9f3da2827b98e Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef1e38532f4b2f0f3b460e938a2e7076c3bed5ee 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: pinctrl: aspeed: Fix potential NULL dereference in aspeed_pinmux_set_mux() pdesc could be null but still dereference pdesc->name and it will lead to a null pointer access. So we move a null check before dereference.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cb392b64304a05bf647e2e44efacd9a1f3c3c6a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a85d3fef2e75b1fe9fc2af6f5267122555a1ed
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e162a24f1dd06c0dcae71f2565c9f3da2827b98e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef1e38532f4b2f0f3b460e938a2e7076c3bed5ee
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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