CVE-2022-49924

nfc: fdp: Fix potential memory leak in fdp_nci_send()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: fdp: Fix potential memory leak in fdp_nci_send() fdp_nci_send() will call fdp_nci_i2c_write that will not free skb in the function. As a result, when fdp_nci_i2c_write() finished, the skb will memleak. fdp_nci_send() should free skb after fdp_nci_i2c_write() finished.

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/e8c11ee2d07f7c4dfa2ac0ea8efc4f627e58ea57 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44bc1868a4f542502ea2221fe5ad88ca66d1c6b6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a7a898f8f7b56c0eaa2baf67a0c96235a30bc29 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e4aae6b8ca76afb1fb64dcb24be44ba814e7f8a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49924?
CVE-2022-49924 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49924?
To fix CVE-2022-49924, 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-2022-49924 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49924 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-2022-49924?
CVE-2022-49924 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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