CVE-2022-50879

CVE-2022-50879 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: objtool: Fix SEGFAULT find_insn() will return NULL in case of failure. Check insn in order to avoid a kernel Oops for NULL pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50879?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: objtool: Fix SEGFAULT find_insn() will return NULL in case of failure. Check insn in order to avoid a kernel Oops for NULL pointer dereference.
Is CVE-2022-50879 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50879?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-50879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55917.
When was CVE-2022-50879 published?
CVE-2022-50879 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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