CVE-2022-42721
kernel: BSS list corruption in cfg80211_add_nontrans_list in net/wireless/scan.c
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
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 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation