Vulnerability Description
drivers/bluetooth/virtio_bt.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.3 has a memory leak (socket buffers have memory allocated but not freed).
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.13, < 5.15.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/11/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.17Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.3Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=1dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-bluetooth/1A203F5E-FB5E-430C-BEA3-86B191D69D58%40hPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/11/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.17Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.3Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=1dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-bluetooth/1A203F5E-FB5E-430C-BEA3-86B191D69D58%40hPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-26878?
CVE-2022-26878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). drivers/bluetooth/virtio_bt.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.3 has a memory leak (socket buffers have memory allocated but not freed).
How severe is CVE-2022-26878?
CVE-2022-26878 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.