DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1516

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CVE-2022-1516
Published: 05 May 2022, 15:15
Last modified:15 Jun 2026, 19:04

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
low
22/100
CVSS Score
5.5 MEDIUM
3.1 (osv_debian)
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

05 May 2022, 15:15
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
15 Jun 2026, 19:04
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

Description

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.

CVSS Metrics

  • v3.1•MEDIUM•Score: 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Systems

  • debian•linux

    < 5.10.113-1 | < 5.17.3-1 | < 5.17.3-1 | < 5.17.3-1

References (1)