Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xen/privcmd: fix error exit of privcmd_ioctl_dm_op() The error exit of privcmd_ioctl_dm_op() is calling unlock_pages() potentially with pages being NULL, leading to a NULL dereference. Additionally lock_pages() doesn't check for pin_user_pages_fast() having been completely successful, resulting in potentially not locking all pages into memory. This could result in sporadic failures when using the related memory in user mode. Fix all of that by calling unlock_pages() always with the real number of pinned pages, which will be zero in case pages being NULL, and by checking the number of pages pinned by pin_user_pages_fast() matching the expected number of pages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.11, < 5.10.140 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45d47bd9b96e7874b98dbcc7602fe2826c5d62a6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6de50db104af0dc921f593fd95c55db86a52ceefPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2b7bae7c90051fd6a679d5dee00400d67ebbf4aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5deb27895e017a0267de0a20d140ad5fcc55a54Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49989?
CVE-2022-49989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xen/privcmd: fix error exit of privcmd_ioctl_dm_op() The error exit of privcmd_ioctl_dm_op() is calling unlock_pages() potentially...
How severe is CVE-2022-49989?
CVE-2022-49989 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-2022-49989?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.