CVE-2022-49874

HID: hyperv: fix possible memory leak in mousevsc_probe()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: hyperv: fix possible memory leak in mousevsc_probe() If hid_add_device() returns error, it should call hid_destroy_device() to free hid_dev which is allocated in hid_allocate_device().

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/ed75d1a1c31a0cae8ecc8bcea710b25c0be68da0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/249b743801c00542e9324f87b380032e957a43e8 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a6d2fb1874c52ace1f5cf1966ee558829c5c19b6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e29289d0d8193fca6d2c1f0a1de75cfc80edec00 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8597b59e3d22b27849bd3e4f92a3d466774bfb04 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ad95d71344b7ffec360d62591633b3c465dc049 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f3aba6566b866f5b0a4916f0b2e8a6ae66a6451 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5bcb94b0954a026bbd671741fdb00e7141f9c91 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49874?
CVE-2022-49874 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49874?
To fix CVE-2022-49874, 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-2022-49874 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49874 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-2022-49874?
CVE-2022-49874 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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