CVE-2022-48953

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's rtc-cmos driver. An ordering issue during event handler registration can lead to a null pointer dereference if the Real-Time Clock (RTC) fixed event is active during system initialization. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to cause a system crash, resulting in a denial of service.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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