Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: i8042 - fix leaking of platform device on module removal Avoid resetting the module-wide i8042_platform_device pointer in i8042_probe() or i8042_remove(), so that the device can be properly destroyed by i8042_exit() on module unload.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.19.224, < 4.19.267 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f25add5ecf88de0f8ff2b27b6c0731a1f1b38edPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f348b60c79671eee33c1389efe89109c93047daPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81cd7e8489278d28794e7b272950c3e00c344e44Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81df118e79b2136b5c016394f67a051dc508b7b6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a32cd7feb0127bf629a82686b6e2c128139a86e5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5f7f6e63fed9c2ed09725d90059a28907e197e3Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49777?
CVE-2022-49777 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: i8042 - fix leaking of platform device on module removal Avoid resetting the module-wide i8042_platform_device pointer in i...
How severe is CVE-2022-49777?
CVE-2022-49777 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-2022-49777?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.