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CVE-2022-50627

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath11k: fix monitor mode bringup crash When the interface is brought up in monitor mode, it leads to NULL pointer derefer…

Published Dec 8, 2025EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2022-50627 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2025.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wifi: ath11k: fix monitor mode bringup crash

When the interface is brought up in monitor mode, it leads

to NULL pointer dereference crash. This crash happens when

the packet type is extracted for a SKB. This extraction

which is present in the received msdu delivery path,is

not needed for the monitor ring packets since they are

all RAW packets. Hence appending the flags with

"RX_FLAG_ONLY_MONITOR" to skip that extraction.

Observed calltrace:

Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address

0000000000000064

Mem abort info:

ESR = 0x0000000096000004

EC = 0x25: DABT (current EL), IL = 32 bits

SET = 0, FnV = 0

EA = 0, S1PTW = 0

FSC = 0x04: level 0 translation fault

Data abort info:

ISV = 0, ISS = 0x00000004

CM = 0, WnR = 0

user pgtable: 4k pages, 48-bit VAs, pgdp=0000000048517000

[0000000000000064] pgd=0000000000000000, p4d=0000000000000000

Internal error: Oops: 0000000096000004 [#1] PREE

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50627?

CVE-2022-50627 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2022-50627?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-50627?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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