CVE-2022-50144 is a kernel NULL pointer dereference vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's SoundWire subsystem. This flaw occurs during the unbinding of codec drivers, where a stored pointer from driver operations can lead to system crashes. Rated 5.5 MEDIUM on the CVSS scale, this local vulnerability requires low privileges and has a high impact on availability, potentially causing denial of service. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.16, < 5.15.61CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.16, < 5.18.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.19, < 5.19.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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