Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: genl: fix error path memory leak in policy dumping If construction of the array of policies fails when recording non-first policy we need to unwind. netlink_policy_dump_add_policy() itself also needs fixing as it currently gives up on error without recording the allocated pointer in the pstate pointer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.10, < 5.10.138 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/249801360db3dec4f73768c502192020bfddeaccPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26b6acd365823e99e46be3b27500f5dc235dda5ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83411c9f05d5a8b637293b3389eca3d378197c04Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0672895d8be5d19d4b05ac83f807026fc791037Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50042?
CVE-2022-50042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: genl: fix error path memory leak in policy dumping If construction of the array of policies fails when recording non-first po...
How severe is CVE-2022-50042?
CVE-2022-50042 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-2022-50042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.