CVE-2022-48698

drm/amd/display: fix memory leak when using debugfs_lookup()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: fix memory leak when using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, otherwise the memory will leak over time. Fix this up by properly calling dput().

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58acd2ebae034db3bacf38708f508fbd12ae2e54 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a6279d243cb035eaaff1450980b40cf19748f05 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbfac7fa491651c57926c99edeb7495c6c1aeac2 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48698?
CVE-2022-48698 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48698?
To fix CVE-2022-48698, 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-2022-48698 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48698 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-2022-48698?
CVE-2022-48698 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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