CVE-2022-49930

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/hns: Fix NULL pointer problem in free_mr_init() Lock grab occurs in a concurrent scenario, resulting in stepping on a NULL pointer. It should be init mutex_init() first before use the lock. Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000000 Call trace: __mutex_lock.constprop.0+0xd0/0x5c0 __mutex_lock_slowpath+0x1c/0x2c mutex_lock+0x44/0x50 free_mr_send_cmd_to_hw+0x7c/0x1c0 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_v2_dereg_mr+0x30/0x40 [hns_roce_hw_v2] hns_roce_dereg_mr+0x4c/0x130 [hns_roce_hw_v2] ib_dereg_mr_user+0x54/0x124 uverbs_free_mr+0x24/0x30 destroy_hw_idr_uobject+0x38/0x74 uverbs_destroy_uobject+0x48/0x1c4 uobj_destroy+0x74/0xcc ib_uverbs_cmd_verbs+0x368/0xbb0 ib_uverbs_ioctl+0xec/0x1a4 __arm64_sys_ioctl+0xb4/0x100 invoke_syscall+0x50/0x120 el0_svc_common.constprop.0+0x58/0x190 do_el0_svc+0x30/0x90 el0_svc+0x2c/0xb4 el0t_64_sync_handler+0x1a4/0x1b0 el0t_64_sync+0x19c/0x1a0

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-05-01
Last modified 2025-10-01
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-476

CVE-2022-49930 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability

What is NULL Pointer Dereference?

The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 5.18 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.0.8, 6.1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 5.18
Fixed in
✓ 6.0.8 6.0.x ✓ 6.1

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-49930 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-49930?

    CVE-2022-49930 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.18 onward and has been patched in 6.0.8 and 6.1. CVE-2022-49930 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-49930?

    CVE-2022-49930 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-49930?

    Yes — CVE-2022-49930 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.0.8 and 6.1. If you are running Linux kernel 5.18 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2022-49930 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2022-49930 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?

    The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →

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