CVE-2022-49442

drivers/base/node.c: fix compaction sysfs file leak

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drivers/base/node.c: fix compaction sysfs file leak Compaction sysfs file is created via compaction_register_node in register_node. But we forgot to remove it in unregister_node. Thus compaction sysfs file is leaked. Using compaction_unregister_node to fix this issue.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.13%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39642b0feddb9c39faa6de469a94bfeb4dc0d3a9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/606732650a2c88e66c59c22dd5464ea0d820250e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f76ddc8fcf6d81fe89bfa4d3efcbc4fe69a91d48
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/386e69e068177ee91cac27f2f0e6ebda1515f5ca
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8a5bdc767f17281da648555cdbd286f98fd98ee
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3fcf1f583b1a0946d9d9bfb7362c9c186801775
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/466134df7561aeb801baddf6666b512e0e1a1707
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6905be93d1ab54f73718047536fec0ca488d5315
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da63dc84befaa9e6079a0bc363ff0eaa975f9073

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49442?: CVE-2022-49442 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-49442?: To fix CVE-2022-49442, 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-2022-49442 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49442 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-2022-49442?: CVE-2022-49442 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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