CVE-2022-48775

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Drivers: hv: vmbus: Fix memory leak in vmbus_add_channel_kobj kobject_init_and_add() takes reference even when it fails. According to the doc of kobject_init_and_add()： If this function returns an error, kobject_put() must be called to properly clean up the memory associated with the object. Fix memory leak by calling kobject_put().

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-07-16
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-401

CVE-2022-48775 is a Memory Leak vulnerability

What is Memory Leak?

The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 4.15 and later are affected. Fixed in 4.19.231, 5.4.181, 5.10.102, 5.15.25, 5.16.11, 5.17 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 4.15
Fixed in
✓ 4.19.231 4.19.x ✓ 5.4.181 5.4.x ✓ 5.10.102 5.10.x ✓ 5.15.25 5.15.x ✓ 5.16.11 5.16.x ✓ 5.17

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-48775?

    CVE-2022-48775 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a Memory Leak flaw (CWE-401) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 4.15 onward and has been patched in 4.19.231, 5.4.181, 5.10.102 and others. CVE-2022-48775 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-48775?

    CVE-2022-48775 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-48775?

    Yes. CVE-2022-48775 has been patched. Fixed versions include 4.19.231, 5.4.181, 5.10.102 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 4.15 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2022-48775 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2022-48775 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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