CVE-2022-49472

CVE-2022-49472 affects the Linux kernel PHY Micrel driver: if a .probe is present and .driver_data is missing, a NULL pointer dereference can occur. The fix adds NULL checks for priv->type to allow probing without .driver_data. Connected advisories (Astra/Unity Linux) reference Linux kernel ve...

GSD-2022-1002753 net: phy: micrel: Allow probing without .driver_data

net: phy: micrel: Allow probing without .driverdata This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.18.3 by commit...