Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (ibmpex) Fix possible UAF when ibmpex_register_bmc() fails Smatch report warning as follows: drivers/hwmon/ibmpex.c:509 ibmpex_register_bmc() warn: '&data->list' not removed from list If ibmpex_find_sensors() fails in ibmpex_register_bmc(), data will be freed, but data->list will not be removed from driver_data.bmc_data, then list traversal may cause UAF. Fix by removeing it from driver_data.bmc_data before free().
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.24, < 4.9.335 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24b9633f7db7f4809be7053df1d2e117e7c2de10Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45f6e81863747c0d7bc6a95ec51129900e71467aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/798198273bf86673b970b51acdb35e57f42b3fcbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b2b67fe1339389e0bf3c37c7a677a004ac0e4e3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90907cd4d11351ff76c9a447bcb5db0e264c47cdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2a87785aab0dac190ac89be6a9ba955e2c634f2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e65cfd1f9cd27d9c27ee5cb88128a9f79f25d863Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a13196ad41c6c2ab058279dffe6c97292e753aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49029?
CVE-2022-49029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (ibmpex) Fix possible UAF when ibmpex_register_bmc() fails Smatch report warning as follows: drivers/hwmon/ibmpex.c:509 ib...
How severe is CVE-2022-49029?
CVE-2022-49029 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-49029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.