Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kernel/resource: fix kfree() of bootmem memory again Since commit ebff7d8f270d ("mem hotunplug: fix kfree() of bootmem memory"), we could get a resource allocated during boot via alloc_resource(). And it's required to release the resource using free_resource(). Howerver, many people use kfree directly which will result in kernel BUG. In order to fix this without fixing every call site, just leak a couple of bytes in such corner case.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.10, < 5.15.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cbcc92917c5de80f15c24d033566539ad696892Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3379a60f6bb4afcd9c456e340ac525ae649d3ce7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9e88c2618d228d7a4e7e515cf30dc0d0d813f27Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab86020070999e758ce2e60c4348f20bf7ddba56Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7faa04a44a0c37ac3d222fa8e0bdcbfcee9c0c8Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49190?
CVE-2022-49190 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kernel/resource: fix kfree() of bootmem memory again Since commit ebff7d8f270d ("mem hotunplug: fix kfree() of bootmem memory"), w...
How severe is CVE-2022-49190?
CVE-2022-49190 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-2022-49190?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.