CVE-2022-49403

lib/string_helpers: fix not adding strarray to device's resource list

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lib/string_helpers: fix not adding strarray to device's resource list Add allocated strarray to device's resource list. This is a must to automatically release strarray when the device disappears. Without this fix we have a memory leak in the few drivers which use devm_kasprintf_strarray().

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/a152eb42fcecfe41239c3c6695342f3a128593e7 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf29edab0c9ff3d2633b8306a67d04c357e2a385 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd290a9839cee2f6641558877e707bd373c8f6f1 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49403?
CVE-2022-49403 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49403?
To fix CVE-2022-49403, 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-2022-49403 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49403 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-2022-49403?
CVE-2022-49403 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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