Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Fix not cleanup led when bt_init fails bt_init() calls bt_leds_init() to register led, but if it fails later, bt_leds_cleanup() is not called to unregister it. This can cause panic if the argument "bluetooth-power" in text is freed and then another led_trigger_register() tries to access it: BUG: unable to handle page fault for address: ffffffffc06d3bc0 RIP: 0010:strcmp+0xc/0x30 Call Trace: <TASK> led_trigger_register+0x10d/0x4f0 led_trigger_register_simple+0x7d/0x100 bt_init+0x39/0xf7 [bluetooth] do_one_initcall+0xd0/0x4e0
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.9, < 4.19.269 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c6cf0afc3856359e620e96edd952457d258e16cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f3957c7eb4e07df944169a3e50a4d6790e1c744Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ecf7cd6fde5e72c87122084cf00d63e35d8dd9fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a66c3a94285552f6a8e45d73b34ebbad11d388bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7b950458156d410509a08c41930b75e72985938Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/edf7284a98296369dd0891a0457eec37df244873Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48971?
CVE-2022-48971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Fix not cleanup led when bt_init fails bt_init() calls bt_leds_init() to register led, but if it fails later, bt_leds_c...
How severe is CVE-2022-48971?
CVE-2022-48971 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-2022-48971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.