Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_hid: fix refcount leak on error path When failing to allocate report_desc, opts->refcnt has already been incremented so it needs to be decremented to avoid leaving the options structure permanently locked.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.19.270 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/216437dd64fce36791a3b6cc8f8013df36856958Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70a3288a7586526315105c699b687d78cd32559aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/80dc47e751a837106c09bec73964ff8f7ea280b4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95412c932b3c9e8cc4431dac4fac8fcd80d54982Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d4a0aca8a75550d3456c8de339a341dc4536ec5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba78f7c10606719f702c04a15fb0471507b32d7bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e88b89a096af0001bcff6bf7ad2feb1486487173Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50514?
CVE-2022-50514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_hid: fix refcount leak on error path When failing to allocate report_desc, opts->refcnt has already been incremente...
How severe is CVE-2022-50514?
CVE-2022-50514 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-2022-50514?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.