SB2022111708 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 24 for SLE 15 SP3)



SB2022111708 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 24 for SLE 15 SP3)

Published: November 17, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022111708
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42722)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the mac80211 stack in Linux kernel. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted WLAN frames to the affected system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack against the beacon protection of P2P devices.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.