CVE-2022-48706

vdpa: ifcvf: Do proper cleanup if IFCVF init fails

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vdpa: ifcvf: Do proper cleanup if IFCVF init fails ifcvf_mgmt_dev leaks memory if it is not freed before returning. Call is made to correct return statement so memory does not leak. ifcvf_init_hw does not take care of this so it is needed to do it here.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d2cc32c1c10bd889125d2adc16a6bc3338dcd3e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b04456e248761cf68f562f2fd7c04e591fcac94 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48706?
CVE-2022-48706 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48706?
To fix CVE-2022-48706, 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-2022-48706 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48706 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-2022-48706?
CVE-2022-48706 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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