CVE-2022-3543

Linux Kernel BPF af_unix.c unix_release_sock memory leak

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel. This issue affects the function unix_sock_destructor/unix_release_sock of the file net/unix/af_unix.c of the component BPF. The manipulation leads to memory leak. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211043.

Categories

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: Linux Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bpf/bpf-next.git/commit/?id=7a62ed61367b8fd01bae1e18e30602c25060d824 patch vendor advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.211043 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3543?
CVE-2022-3543 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3543?
To fix CVE-2022-3543, 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-2022-3543 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3543 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-2022-3543?
CVE-2022-3543 affects Linux Kernel.
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