CVE-2022-48775

Drivers: hv: vmbus: Fix memory leak in vmbus_add_channel_kobj

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Drivers: hv: vmbus: Fix memory leak in vmbus_add_channel_kobj kobject_init_and_add() takes reference even when it fails. According to the doc of kobject_init_and_add(): If this function returns an error, kobject_put() must be called to properly clean up the memory associated with the object. Fix memory leak by calling kobject_put().

Category

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48775?
CVE-2022-48775 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48775?
To fix CVE-2022-48775, 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-2022-48775 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48775 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-2022-48775?
CVE-2022-48775 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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