Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: uvcvideo: Fix memory leak in uvc_gpio_parse Previously the unit buffer was allocated before checking the IRQ for privacy GPIO. In case of error, the unit buffer was leaked. Allocate the unit buffer after the IRQ to avoid it. Addresses-Coverity-ID: 1474639 ("Resource leak")
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a7ae8d982a89b3b43b36ec7d62a2e3d06ffa16e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c5da92103bddd1f0c36cb69446ff7cae3043986
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/deb8f32ae4b10a48c433f2da1b1159521ac24674
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0f078457f18f10696888f8d0e6aba9deb9cde92
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50882?
CVE-2022-50882 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: uvcvideo: Fix memory leak in uvc_gpio_parse Previously the unit buffer was allocated before checking the IRQ for privacy GP...
How severe is CVE-2022-50882?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2022-50882?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.