Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: dmi-sysfs: Fix memory leak in dmi_sysfs_register_handle kobject_init_and_add() takes reference even when it fails. According to the doc of kobject_init_and_add() If this function returns an error, kobject_put() must be called to properly clean up the memory associated with the object. Fix this issue by calling kobject_put().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.39, < 4.9.318 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ba359ebe914ac3f8c6c832b28007c14c39d3766Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/660ba678f9998aca6db74f2dd912fa5124f0fa31Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/985706bd3bbeffc8737bc05965ca8d24837bc7dbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a724634b2a49f6ff0177a9e19a5a92fc1545e1b7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9bfb37d6ba7c376b0d53337a4c5f5ff324bd725Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c66cc3c62870a27ea8f060a7e4c1ad8d26dd3f0dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec752973aa721ee281d5441e497364637c626c7bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed38d04342dfbe9e5aca745c8b5eb4188a74f0efPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdffa4ad8f6bf1ece877edfb807f2b2c729d8578Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49370?
CVE-2022-49370 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: dmi-sysfs: Fix memory leak in dmi_sysfs_register_handle kobject_init_and_add() takes reference even when it fails. Accor...
How severe is CVE-2022-49370?
CVE-2022-49370 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-2022-49370?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.