CVE-2022-50786

Linux Kernel <=6.1.4 Null Pointer Dereference via Uncleared ctx_work_bits

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: s5p-mfc: Clear workbit to handle error condition During error on CLOSE_INSTANCE command, ctx_work_bits was not getting cleared. During consequent mfc execution NULL pointer dereferencing of this context led to kernel panic. This patch fixes this issue by making sure to clear ctx_work_bits always.

References (7)

Core 7

Scores

EPSS 0.0018
EPSS Percentile 7.8%

Details

Status published
Products (22)
linux/Kernel 3.16.0 - 4.19.270linux
linux/Kernel 4.20.0 - 5.4.229linux
linux/Kernel 5.11.0 - 5.15.87linux
linux/Kernel 5.16.0 - 6.0.18linux
linux/Kernel 5.5.0 - 5.10.163linux
linux/Kernel 6.1.0 - 6.1.4linux
Linux/Linux < 3.16
Linux/Linux 3.16
Linux/Linux 4.19.270 - 4.19.*
Linux/Linux 5.10.163 - 5.10.*
... and 12 more
Published Dec 30, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026