NULL pointer dereference in Linux Kernel

CVE-2024-22099

NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Linux Linux kernel kernel on Linux, x86, ARM (net, bluetooth modules) allows Overflow Buffers. This vulnerability is associated with program files /net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.C. This issue affects Linux kernel: v2.6.12-rc2.

EPSS: 0.006 (45.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22099?
CVE-2024-22099 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2024-01-25.
How severe is CVE-2024-22099?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-22099 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.