Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: fix memory leak in disk_register_independent_access_ranges 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 this issue by adding kobject_put(). Callback function blk_ia_ranges_sysfs_release() in kobject_put() can handle the pointer "iars" properly.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83114df32ae779df57e0af99a8ba6c3968b2ba3dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe4214a07e0b53d2af711f57519e33739c5df23fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83114df32ae779df57e0af99a8ba6c3968b2ba3dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe4214a07e0b53d2af711f57519e33739c5df23fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48753?
CVE-2022-48753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: fix memory leak in disk_register_independent_access_ranges kobject_init_and_add() takes reference even when it fails. Accor...
How severe is CVE-2022-48753?
CVE-2022-48753 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-2022-48753?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.