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CVE-2022-42721

kernel: BSS list corruption in cfg80211_add_nontrans_list in net/wireless/scan.c

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · October 13, 2022

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A list corruption flaw was found in cfg80211_add_nontrans_list in the net/wireless/scan.c function in the Linux kernel. This flaw could lead to a denial of service.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation