CVE-2022-48918
kernel: iwlwifi: mvm: check debugfs_dir ptr before use
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 22, 2024
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A denial of service vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel. When debugfs is set as off in the kernel command line, iwiwifi's mvm module uses an invalid/unchecked debugfs_dir pointer, resulting in disruption to availability.
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-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference