Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ixgbevf: Fix resource leak in ixgbevf_init_module() ixgbevf_init_module() won't destroy the workqueue created by create_singlethread_workqueue() when pci_register_driver() failed. Add destroy_workqueue() in fail path to prevent the resource leak. Similar to the handling of u132_hcd_init in commit f276e002793c ("usb: u132-hcd: fix resource leak")
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 5.10.158 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7109e941099244cc876a4b3cb7a3ec79f104374aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cfa238a48f34038464b99d0b4825238c2687181Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c99671d4699dcf90d6939923c8fe8a8918e140b2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f166c62cad798c53300b4b327e44300c73ec492dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49028?
CVE-2022-49028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ixgbevf: Fix resource leak in ixgbevf_init_module() ixgbevf_init_module() won't destroy the workqueue created by create_singlethre...
How severe is CVE-2022-49028?
CVE-2022-49028 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-2022-49028?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.