CVE-2022-50073 | Linux Kernel up to faa3baa2828c5e1c4374f3e60041f75c64f5fcb6 tap.c dev_parse_header_protocol null pointer dereference

June 18, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function dev_parse_header_protocol of the file tap.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-50073. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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