CVE-2022-48723: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: uniphier: fix reference count leak in uniphier_spi_probe() The issue happens in several error paths in uniphier_spi_probe(). When either dma_get_slave_caps() or devm_spi_register_master() returns an error code, the function forgets to decrease the refcount of both `dma_rx` and `dma_tx` objects, which may lead to refcount leaks. Fix it by decrementing the reference count of specific objects in those error paths.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.6 — 5.10.99
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.22
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.16.8
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37c2c83ca4f1ef4b6908181ac98e18360af89b42 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/447c3d4046d7b54052d07d8b27e15e6edea5662c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd00b4f8f768d81c3788a8ac88fdb3d745e55ea3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e895e067d73e154b1ebc84a124e00831e311d9b0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37c2c83ca4f1ef4b6908181ac98e18360af89b42 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/447c3d4046d7b54052d07d8b27e15e6edea5662c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd00b4f8f768d81c3788a8ac88fdb3d745e55ea3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e895e067d73e154b1ebc84a124e00831e311d9b0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48723? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: uniphier: fix reference count leak in uniphier_spi_probe() The issue happens in several error paths in uniphier_spi_probe(). When either dma_get_slave_caps() or devm_spi_register_master() returns an error code, the function forgets to decrease the refcount of both `dma_rx` and `dma_tx` objects, which may lead to refcount leaks. Fix it by decrementing the reference count of specific objects in those error paths. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-48723? +

CVE-2022-48723 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2022-48723? +

CVE-2022-48723 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-2022-48723? +

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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