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CVE-2022-1516
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2022-05-05T15:15:07.953 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:22:35.683

Summary

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 products

linux — linux_kernel

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