Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: wwan: iosm: fix memory leak in ipc_pcie_read_bios_cfg ipc_pcie_read_bios_cfg() is using the acpi_evaluate_dsm() to obtain the wwan power state configuration from BIOS but is not freeing the acpi_object. The acpi_evaluate_dsm() returned acpi_object to be freed. Free the acpi_object after use.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.14, < 5.15.79 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/13b1ea861e8aeb701bcfbfe436b943efa2d44029Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7560ceef4d2832a67e8781d924e129c7f542376fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d38a648d2d6cc7bee11c6f533ff9426a00c2a74cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49855?
CVE-2022-49855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: wwan: iosm: fix memory leak in ipc_pcie_read_bios_cfg ipc_pcie_read_bios_cfg() is using the acpi_evaluate_dsm() to obtain the...
How severe is CVE-2022-49855?
CVE-2022-49855 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-2022-49855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.