Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix memory leak when using fscache If we hit the 'index == next_cached' case, we leak a refcount on the struct page. Fix this by using readahead_folio() which takes care of the refcount for you.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17.1, < 5.18.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7105b4047481bc2950fb767cff328d8b75292c0fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae497726cd090673a4d20ac725ccc2de8067a7a5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6f62f81b488d00afaa86bae26c6ce9ab12c709ePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50107?
CVE-2022-50107 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix memory leak when using fscache If we hit the 'index == next_cached' case, we leak a refcount on the struct page. Fix th...
How severe is CVE-2022-50107?
CVE-2022-50107 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-2022-50107?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.