CVE-2022-50042

net: genl: fix error path memory leak in policy dumping

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: genl: fix error path memory leak in policy dumping If construction of the array of policies fails when recording non-first policy we need to unwind. netlink_policy_dump_add_policy() itself also needs fixing as it currently gives up on error without recording the allocated pointer in the pstate pointer.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83411c9f05d5a8b637293b3389eca3d378197c04
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0672895d8be5d19d4b05ac83f807026fc791037
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26b6acd365823e99e46be3b27500f5dc235dda5e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/249801360db3dec4f73768c502192020bfddeacc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50042?: CVE-2022-50042 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-50042?: To fix CVE-2022-50042, 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-2022-50042 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-50042 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-2022-50042?: CVE-2022-50042 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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