Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: mockup: Fix potential resource leakage when register a chip If creation of software node fails, the locally allocated string array is left unfreed. Free it on error path.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.71 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02743c4091ccfb246f5cdbbe3f44b152d5d12933Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/41f857033c44442a27f591fda8d986e7c9e42872Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b26723e058faaf11b532fb4aa16d6849d581790Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02743c4091ccfb246f5cdbbe3f44b152d5d12933Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/41f857033c44442a27f591fda8d986e7c9e42872Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b26723e058faaf11b532fb4aa16d6849d581790Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48661?
CVE-2022-48661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: mockup: Fix potential resource leakage when register a chip If creation of software node fails, the locally allocated string...
How severe is CVE-2022-48661?
CVE-2022-48661 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-2022-48661?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.