CVE-2022-48918

Summary

CVE-2022-48918 is a vulnerability found in the Linux kernel's iwlwifi mvm module, which can lead to a kernel NULL pointer dereference when the kernel command line option "debugfs=off" is used. The affected products include various devices utilizing the iwlwifi driver, specifically those listed with identifiers such as jiKQQh, kFV4FW, and others. The potential risk to organizations includes local denial-of-service attacks due to system crashes resulting from this bug. To remediate this issue, users should ensure they are running a patched version of the kernel that addresses this vulnerability. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating (CVSS score of 5.5) and requires low privileges for exploitation, making it important for organizations to apply updates promptly to maintain system stability.

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