Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: fbcon: release buffer when fbcon_do_set_font() failed syzbot is reporting memory leak at fbcon_do_set_font() [1], for commit a5a923038d70 ("fbdev: fbcon: Properly revert changes when vc_resize() failed") missed that the buffer might be newly allocated by fbcon_set_font().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15.64, < 5.15.86 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/06926607b9fddf7ce8017493899ce6eb7e79a123Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c3bfb8586f848317ceba5d777e11204ba3e5758Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a341810a22e51c3a7a108f7896b5fd58d44d127Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88ec6d11052da527eb9268831e7a9bc5bbad02f6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a609bfc1e644a8467cb31945ed1488374ebdc013Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50404?
CVE-2022-50404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: fbcon: release buffer when fbcon_do_set_font() failed syzbot is reporting memory leak at fbcon_do_set_font() [1], for commi...
How severe is CVE-2022-50404?
CVE-2022-50404 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-2022-50404?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.