CVE-2022-50004 is a Null Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's xfrm (IPSec) policy module. This flaw occurs when transmitting a network packet with a metadata_dst attached through an xfrm interface, leading to a system crash. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel. This vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.5) with a local attack vector and low attack complexity. A successful exploit could lead to a denial of service (system crash), impacting system availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation for CVE-2022-50004, and no public exploit code is available (e.g., Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB). Community discussion and media coverage are minimal, suggesting low public awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 5.10.118, < 5.10.140CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.15, < 5.15.64CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.16, < 5.19.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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