CVE-2021-46944

media: staging/intel-ipu3: Fix memory leak in imu_fmt

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: staging/intel-ipu3: Fix memory leak in imu_fmt We are losing the reference to an allocated memory if try. Change the order of the check to avoid that.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff792ae52005c85a2d829c153e08d99a356e007d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/517f6f570566a863c2422b843c8b7d099474f6a9 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14d0e99c3ef6b0648535a31bf2eaabb4eff97b9e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74ba0adb5e983503b18a96121d965cad34ac7ce3 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3630901933afba1d16c462b04d569b7576339223 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46944?
CVE-2021-46944 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-46944?
To fix CVE-2021-46944, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-46944 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-46944 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-46944?
CVE-2021-46944 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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