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CVE-2022-50651
ethtool: eeprom: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ethtool: eeprom: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump The similar fix as commit 46cdedf2a0fa ("ethtool: pse-pd: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump") is also needed for ethtool eeprom.

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Published Date :

Dec. 9, 2025, 1:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 9, 2025, 6:37 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-50651 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Apply the ethtool patch to fix a null-dereference vulnerability.
  • Update the ethtool package to the latest version.
  • Apply the provided ethtool patch.
  • Recompile and install the ethtool utility.
  • Restart relevant services if necessary.
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-2022-50651.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/138a13d8f5c81266032af680f63069387f2748da
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e3be98592a12511d4e78a9a67aaff3e6ca4980c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d9effca9d7d7cf6341182a7c5cabcbd6fa28063
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Dec. 09, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ethtool: eeprom: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump The similar fix as commit 46cdedf2a0fa ("ethtool: pse-pd: fix null-deref on genl_info in dump") is also needed for ethtool eeprom.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/138a13d8f5c81266032af680f63069387f2748da
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e3be98592a12511d4e78a9a67aaff3e6ca4980c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d9effca9d7d7cf6341182a7c5cabcbd6fa28063
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