CVE-2022-3112 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel through version 5.16-rc6, specifically within the amvdec_set_canvases function in the Amlogic video decoder driver. This flaw stems from a missing check for the return value of kzalloc(), which could lead to system instability. Rated Medium with a CVSS score of 5.5, it requires local access and low privileges to achieve a high impact on availability, but no impact on confidentiality or integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.16.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.16.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.16.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16-rc6. amvdec_set_canvases in drivers/staging/media/meson/vdec/vdec_helpers.c lacks check of the return value of kzalloc() and will cause the null pointer dereference.
Dec 13, 2022kernel: media: meson: NULL pointer dereference in amvdec_add_ts()
Dec 13, 2022