CVE-2022-48650: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: qla2xxx: Fix memory leak in __qlt_24xx_handle_abts() Commit 8f394da36a36 ("scsi: qla2xxx: Drop TARGET_SCF_LOOKUP_LUN_FROM_TAG") made the __qlt_24xx_handle_abts() function return early if tcm_qla2xxx_find_cmd_by_tag() didn't find a command, but it missed to clean up the allocated memory for the management command.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.71
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.19.12
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/601be20fc6a1b762044d2398befffd6bf236cebf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a4236ed47f5b0a57eb6b8fb1c351b15b3d341d7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89df49e561b4a8948521fc3f8a013012eaa08f82 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/601be20fc6a1b762044d2398befffd6bf236cebf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a4236ed47f5b0a57eb6b8fb1c351b15b3d341d7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89df49e561b4a8948521fc3f8a013012eaa08f82

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48650? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: qla2xxx: Fix memory leak in __qlt_24xx_handle_abts() Commit 8f394da36a36 ("scsi: qla2xxx: Drop TARGET_SCF_LOOKUP_LUN_FROM_TAG") made the __qlt_24xx_handle_abts() function return early if tcm_qla2xxx_find_cmd_by_tag() didn't find a command, but it missed to clean up the allocated memory for the management command. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-48650? +

CVE-2022-48650 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48650? +

CVE-2022-48650 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-48650? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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