Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-50503

What is CVE-2022-50503?

A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel’s memory management component was identified that could lead to a null pointer dereference. This occurs when the function resource_size(add_range) is called, but platform_get_resource() returns a NULL value. This could potentially disrupt system operations and lead to a crash. Users are advised to update to the latest versions where this issue has been addressed.

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