# CVE-2022-3112: linux: An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16-rc6

CVE-2022-3112 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3112, released December 14, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3112
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0022
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 14, 2022

## Description

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16-rc6. amvdec_set_canvases in drivers/staging/media/meson/vdec/vdec_helpers.c lacks check of the return value of kzalloc() and will cause the null pointer dereference.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3112](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3112.md) | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3112](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3112.md) | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3112](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3112.md) | Dec 14, 2022 |

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