Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: Fix the error handling path in idxd_cdev_register() If a call to alloc_chrdev_region() fails, the already allocated resources are leaking. Add the needed error handling path to fix the leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.6, < 5.10.121 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e88561eceb34ae3f88451c2b8e30fe403484189Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6073af78156b8c3fc1198f8bcc190b7ac3ac0143Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aab08c1aac01097815fbcf10fce7021d2396a31fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3c7b5d08e9d5b2ff31c03078c00ecf11042419fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c308a2e711a52a47f4b45e7add2b5200169e429aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49422?
CVE-2022-49422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: Fix the error handling path in idxd_cdev_register() If a call to alloc_chrdev_region() fails, the already allocat...
How severe is CVE-2022-49422?
CVE-2022-49422 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-2022-49422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.