Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ima: Fix potential memory leak in ima_init_crypto() On failure to allocate the SHA1 tfm, IMA fails to initialize and exits without freeing the ima_algo_array. Add the missing kfree() for ima_algo_array to avoid the potential memory leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.8, < 5.10.132 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/067d2521874135267e681c19d42761c601d503d6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/601ae26aa2802a4c10c94d7388a99eabdbefab2bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/830de9667b3ada0a75a3f098dfc7159709fe397bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c1d9702ceb4a091da6bee380627596d1fba09274Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49627?
CVE-2022-49627 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ima: Fix potential memory leak in ima_init_crypto() On failure to allocate the SHA1 tfm, IMA fails to initialize and exits without...
How severe is CVE-2022-49627?
CVE-2022-49627 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-2022-49627?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.