Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: use proper req destructor for IPv6 Before, only the destructor from TCP request sock in IPv4 was called even if the subflow was IPv6. It is important to use the right destructor to avoid memory leaks with some advanced IPv6 features, e.g. when the request socks contain specific IPv6 options.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/092953f3c4cd65f88b27b87a922f6c725f34ee04
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1922ea6b0ae2ea0c9a09be0eafafe1cd1069d259
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6eb02c596ec02e5897ae377e065cb7df55337a96
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd5dc96fea4edd16d2e22f41b4dd50a4cfbeb919
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3295fee3c756ece33ac0d935e172e68c0a4161b
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50783?
CVE-2022-50783 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: use proper req destructor for IPv6 Before, only the destructor from TCP request sock in IPv4 was called even if the subflow...
How severe is CVE-2022-50783?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2022-50783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.