SB20251230240 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel soc pxa 



SB20251230240 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel soc pxa

Published: December 30, 2025 Updated: December 30, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251230240
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-50866)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the filter() function in sound/soc/pxa/mmp-pcm.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.