Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: ac97: fix possible memory leak in snd_ac97_dev_register() If device_register() fails in snd_ac97_dev_register(), it should call put_device() to give up reference, or the name allocated in dev_set_name() is leaked.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.14, < 4.9.332 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f8e9a15c8ecf95057061d370a2dddaf1cee4aebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4881bda5ea05c8c240fc8afeaa928e2bc43f61faPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4fdf6f978c6b605ca0d67bf0e982b7a8fc0f4aabPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/758dbcc6fbf2286eff02743b093c70a18a407d66Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a602ec9d88f177dba78bc97fb1adecc7a71ff279Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfce73088682ef0770da951f51156c36a89be490Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c68b2e9ef246117f696e360bbdd2f5736b3a7127Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee8bf0946f62ef00e5db4b613a9f664ac567259aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50427?
CVE-2022-50427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: ac97: fix possible memory leak in snd_ac97_dev_register() If device_register() fails in snd_ac97_dev_register(), it should c...
How severe is CVE-2022-50427?
CVE-2022-50427 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-2022-50427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.