Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring: fix memory leak of uid in files registration When there are no files for __io_sqe_files_scm() to process in the range, it'll free everything and return. However, it forgets to put uid.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.110 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0853bd6885c2f293d88aaa7f7f1702c959b31680Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fa8b228c3f30060b9f4b24bb9aaaf41b0ae83fePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b27de7011cb3ba14b047be2cee0ed8278368665bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c86d18f4aa93e0e66cda0e55827cd03eea6bc5f8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6d7a517e81accf6ed22d55684baea763d2dbe43Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49144?
CVE-2022-49144 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring: fix memory leak of uid in files registration When there are no files for __io_sqe_files_scm() to process in the range, i...
How severe is CVE-2022-49144?
CVE-2022-49144 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-2022-49144?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.