Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mlx5: Fix memory leak in error flow for subscribe event routine In case the second xa_insert() fails, the obj_event is not released. Fix the error unwind flow to free that memory to avoid a memory leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.3, < 5.4.189 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0174a89663a5ef83617da15bf24c0af2f62b6c7fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/087f9c3f2309ed183f7e4b85ae57121d8663224dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/414b4e8738484379f18d6c4e780787c80dbf8a2cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8dd392e352d3269938fea32061a74655a613f929Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c98d903ff9e79c210beddea4e6bc15ac38e25aa5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d66498507801fd9a20307a15a0814a0a016c3cdePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49206?
CVE-2022-49206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mlx5: Fix memory leak in error flow for subscribe event routine In case the second xa_insert() fails, the obj_event is not re...
How severe is CVE-2022-49206?
CVE-2022-49206 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-2022-49206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.