CVE-2022-49461

amt: fix memory leak for advertisement message

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amt: fix memory leak for advertisement message When a gateway receives an advertisement message, it extracts relay information and then it should be freed. But the advertisement handler doesn't free it. So, memory leak would occur.

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/19bb2d57eac86a368839a92117d8a10ab7183623 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7322da399fb86a2072f008b56f7160afa1b2051 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe29794c3585d039fefebaa2b5a4932a627ad4fd patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49461?
CVE-2022-49461 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49461?
To fix CVE-2022-49461, 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-2022-49461 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49461 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-2022-49461?
CVE-2022-49461 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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