Linux Kernel up to 5.16-rc6 malidp_crtc.c malidp_crtc_reset null pointer dereference

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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16-rc6 and classified as problematic. Affected is the function malidp_crtc_reset of the file drivers/gpu/drm/arm/malidp_crtc.c. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-3115. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.16-rc6 (Operating System). This affects the function malidp_crtc_reset of the file drivers/gpu/drm/arm/malidp_crtc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16-rc6. malidp_crtc_reset in drivers/gpu/drm/arm/malidp_crtc.c lacks check of the return value of kzalloc() and will cause the null pointer dereference.
The weakness was released 12/15/2022. The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-3115 since 09/02/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-42542). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: git.kernel.org
Timeline
09/02/2022 🔍12/15/2022 🔍
12/15/2022 🔍
07/09/2026 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2022-3115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215841
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Entry
Created: 12/15/2022 01:02Updated: 07/09/2026 16:06
Changes: 12/15/2022 01:02 (42), 01/12/2023 19:16 (10), 07/09/2026 16:06 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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