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CVE-2022-42722

In the Linux kernel 5.8 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16, local attackers able to inject WLAN frames into the mac80211 stack could cause a NULL pointer dereference denial…

Published Oct 14, 2022 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · linux linux kernel

In the Linux kernel 5.8 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16, local attackers able to inject WLAN frames into the mac80211 stack could cause a NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service attack against the beacon protection of P2P devices.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Oct 14, 2022 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    In the Linux kernel 5.8 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16, local attackers able to inject WLAN frames into the mac80211 stack could cause a NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service attack against the beacon protection of P2P devices.

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    In the Linux kernel 5.8 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16, local attackers able to inject WLAN frames into the mac80211 stack could cause a NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service attack against the beacon protection of P2P devices.

Affected

  • cpe debian/debian linux10.0
  • cpe debian/debian linux11.0
  • cpe fedoraproject/fedora35
  • cpe fedoraproject/fedora36
  • cpe fedoraproject/fedora37
  • cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgCVE-2022-42722

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2022-42722

    30-day exploitation probability 0.6%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2022-42722

    In the Linux kernel 5.8 through 5.19.x before 5.19.16, local attackers able to inject WLAN frames into the mac80211 stack could cause a NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service attack against the beacon protection of P2P devices.

    nvd.nist.gov
  • Packet Storm Securityhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0090-1.html

    Packet Storm link already published on the finding.

    packetstormsecurity.com

References