CVE-2022-48907

auxdisplay: lcd2s: Fix memory leak in ->remove()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: auxdisplay: lcd2s: Fix memory leak in ->remove() Once allocated the struct lcd2s_data is never freed. Fix the memory leak by switching to devm_kzalloc().

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d53cd33f4253aa4cf02bf7e670b3c6a99674351 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3585ed5f9b11a6094dd991d76a1541e5d03b986a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/898c0a15425a5bcaa8d44bd436eae5afd2483796 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48907?
CVE-2022-48907 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48907?
To fix CVE-2022-48907, 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-2022-48907 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48907 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-2022-48907?
CVE-2022-48907 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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