SB20250620223 - Input validation error in Linux kernel
Published: June 20, 2025 Updated: June 21, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250620223
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-50168)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the __dev_queue_xmit() function in net/core/dev.c, within the convert___skb_to_skb() function in net/bpf/test_run.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.