# CVE-2022-49262: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  crypto: octeontx2 - remove CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check...

CVE-2022-49262 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49262, released February 26, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-49262
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0026
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 26, 2025

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  crypto: octeontx2 - remove CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check  No issues were found while using the driver with dm-crypt enabled. So CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check in the driver can be removed.  This also fixes the NULL pointer dereference in driver release if CONFIG_DM_CRYPT is enabled.  ... Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000008 ... Call trace:  crypto_unregister_alg+0x68/0xfc  crypto_unregister_skciphers+0x44/0x60  otx2_cpt_crypto_exit+0x100/0x1a0  otx2_cptvf_remove+0xf8/0x200  pci_device_remove+0x3c/0xd4  __device_release_driver+0x188/0x234  device_release_driver+0x2c/0x4c ...

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49262](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-49262.md) | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49262](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-49262.md) | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49262](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-49262.md) | Feb 26, 2025 |

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