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CVE-2022-1516

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.5 Published: 2022-05-05 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s X.25 set of standardized network protocols functionality in the way a user terminates their session using a simulated Ethernet card and continued usage of this connection. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.

Affected Platforms

Linux Linux KernelDebian Debian Linux

Weakness Type

CWE-416, CWE-476

References