Linux Kernel up to 5.19.16/6.0.2 lpfc_cmpl_ct_cmd_gft_id null pointer dereference

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.19.16/6.0.2. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is the function lpfc_cmpl_ct_cmd_gft_id. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-50467. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.19.16/6.0.2. This vulnerability affects the function lpfc_cmpl_ct_cmd_gft_id. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Fix null ndlp ptr dereference in abnormal exit path for GFT_ID An error case exit from lpfc_cmpl_ct_cmd_gft_id() results in a call to lpfc_nlp_put() with a null pointer to a nodelist structure. Changed lpfc_cmpl_ct_cmd_gft_id() to initialize nodelist pointer upon entry.
The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-50467 since 10/01/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 5.19.17 or 6.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 04e7cd8c85636a329d1a6e5a269a7c8b6f71c41c/82dc1fe4324e2c897f2ed1c66f4fcff03094ac3a/59b7e210a522b836a01516c71ee85d1d92c1f075 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-32798) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2187). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Affected
- Amazon Linux 2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux
- Oracle Linux
- Open Source Linux Kernel
- Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 5.19.0
- 5.19.1
- 5.19.2
- 5.19.3
- 5.19.4
- 5.19.5
- 5.19.6
- 5.19.7
- 5.19.8
- 5.19.9
- 5.19.10
- 5.19.11
- 5.19.12
- 5.19.13
- 5.19.14
- 5.19.15
- 5.19.16
- 6.0.0
- 6.0.1
- 6.0.2
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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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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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Kernel 5.19.17/6.0.3
Patch: 04e7cd8c85636a329d1a6e5a269a7c8b6f71c41c/82dc1fe4324e2c897f2ed1c66f4fcff03094ac3a/59b7e210a522b836a01516c71ee85d1d92c1f075
Timeline
10/01/2025 Advisory disclosed10/01/2025 CVE reserved
10/01/2025 VulDB entry created
01/17/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2022-50467 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-50467
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-326584
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2187 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service
Entry
Created: 10/01/2025 15:01Updated: 01/17/2026 21:21
Changes: 10/01/2025 15:01 (58), 11/24/2025 02:54 (7), 01/17/2026 00:16 (10), 01/17/2026 21:21 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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