CVE-2022-4128 Null dereference in Linux kernel (mptcp)
A local user can crash the Linux kernel via a NULL pointer dereference in the MPTCP protocol during disconnect, causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-4128?
CVE-2022-4128 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A NULL pointer dereference issue was discovered in the Linux kernel in the MPTCP protocol when traversing the subflow list at disconnect time. A local user could use this flaw to potentially crash the system causing a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4128?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4128?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2022-4128 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4128 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-4128, GHSA-4v8v-pr95-rhx7, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-4128.