CVE-2022-49107

ceph: fix memory leak in ceph_readdir when note_last_dentry returns error

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ceph: fix memory leak in ceph_readdir when note_last_dentry returns error Reset the last_readdir at the same time, and add a comment explaining why we don't free last_readdir when dir_emit returns false.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4429786129648a8f4bb1e5faa143c4478cc5c4a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2fe82d3254029ef9ec4e7be890125d5ef4f537de patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e792575b902a3939ca482491ee9fb3a236f99640 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f740ede35132d3d5d19747cad56a511d21bb156 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f639d9867eea647005dc824e0e24f39ffc50d4e4 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49107?
CVE-2022-49107 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49107?
To fix CVE-2022-49107, 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-2022-49107 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49107 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-2022-49107?
CVE-2022-49107 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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