Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: fix memory leak when using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, otherwise the memory will leak over time. Fix this up by properly calling dput().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.15.68 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a6279d243cb035eaaff1450980b40cf19748f05Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58acd2ebae034db3bacf38708f508fbd12ae2e54Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbfac7fa491651c57926c99edeb7495c6c1aeac2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a6279d243cb035eaaff1450980b40cf19748f05Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58acd2ebae034db3bacf38708f508fbd12ae2e54Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbfac7fa491651c57926c99edeb7495c6c1aeac2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48698?
CVE-2022-48698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: fix memory leak when using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on i...
How severe is CVE-2022-48698?
CVE-2022-48698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-48698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.