Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amt: fix memory leak for advertisement message When a gateway receives an advertisement message, it extracts relay information and then it should be freed. But the advertisement handler doesn't free it. So, memory leak would occur.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.17.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19bb2d57eac86a368839a92117d8a10ab7183623Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7322da399fb86a2072f008b56f7160afa1b2051Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe29794c3585d039fefebaa2b5a4932a627ad4fdPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49461?
CVE-2022-49461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amt: fix memory leak for advertisement message When a gateway receives an advertisement message, it extracts relay information and...
How severe is CVE-2022-49461?
CVE-2022-49461 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-2022-49461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.