Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Fix mcam entry resource leak The teardown sequence in FLR handler returns if no NIX LF is attached to PF/VF because it indicates that graceful shutdown of resources already happened. But there is a chance of all allocated MCAM entries not being freed by PF/VF. Hence free mcam entries even in case of detached LF.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.0, < 5.15.63 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f8fe40ab7730cf8eb6f8b8ff412012f7f6f8f48Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc32347f48111eea8d0165538c92aca92ede83f6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc5be2d4f9285efe0d16f1bf00250df91d05d809Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50060?
CVE-2022-50060 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: Fix mcam entry resource leak The teardown sequence in FLR handler returns if no NIX LF is attached to PF/VF because ...
How severe is CVE-2022-50060?
CVE-2022-50060 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-2022-50060?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.