CVE-2022-49857

net: marvell: prestera: fix memory leak in prestera_rxtx_switch_init()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: marvell: prestera: fix memory leak in prestera_rxtx_switch_init() When prestera_sdma_switch_init() failed, the memory pointed to by sw->rxtx isn't released. Fix it. Only be compiled, not be tested.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5333cf1b7f6861912aff6263978d4781f9858e47 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/409731df6310a33f4d0a3ef594d2410cdcd637f2 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31e5084ac6876e52dbb0a1cc4fc18b6c79979f31 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/519b58bbfa825f042fcf80261cc18e1e35f85ffd patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49857?
CVE-2022-49857 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49857?
To fix CVE-2022-49857, 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-2022-49857 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49857 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-2022-49857?
CVE-2022-49857 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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