PatchTheCVECVE-2026-46222: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rockchip: rkcif: Add missing MUST_
CVE-2026-46222 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rockchip: rkcif: Add missing MUST_CONNECT flag to pads The pads missed checks for connected devices which may a null dereference when the stream is enabled. Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000020 pc : rkcif_interface_enable_streams+0x48/0xf0 lr : rkcif_interface_enable_streams+0x44/0xf0 Call trace: rkcif_interface_enable_st
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-476 |
| Published | 2026-05-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-46222?
linux kernel: upgrade to 7.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-46222 being exploited?
CVE-2026-46222 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-46222 affect?
CVE-2026-46222 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rockchip: rkcif: Add missing MUST_CONNECT flag to pads The pads missed checks for connected devices which may a null dereference when the stream is enabled. Unabl
How urgent is CVE-2026-46222?
Priority 25/100. On your watchlist
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