PT-2025-49631 · Linux · Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-50651
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Published
2022-10-21
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Updated
2025-12-22
CVSS v2.0
6.0
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A flaw exists in the Linux kernel's ethtool component related to handling eeprom data. Specifically, a null dereference can occur on
genl info during a dump operation. This issue is similar to a previously addressed fix involving pse-pd functionality.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
NULL Pointer Dereference
Improper Check for Exceptional Conditions
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel