CVE-2022-49029: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (ibmpex) Fix possible UAF when ibmpex_register_bmc() fails Smatch report warning as follows: drivers/hwmon/ibmpex.c:509 ibmpex_register_bmc() warn: '&data->list' not removed from list If ibmpex_find_sensors() fails in ibmpex_register_bmc(), data will be freed, but data->list will not be removed from driver_data.bmc_data, then list traversal may cause UAF. Fix by removeing it from driver_data.bmc_data before free().

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	2.6.24 — 4.9.335
linux	linux_kernel	4.10 — 4.14.301
linux	linux_kernel	4.15 — 4.19.268
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.226
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.158
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.82
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.0.12
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24b9633f7db7f4809be7053df1d2e117e7c2de10 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45f6e81863747c0d7bc6a95ec51129900e71467a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/798198273bf86673b970b51acdb35e57f42b3fcb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b2b67fe1339389e0bf3c37c7a677a004ac0e4e3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90907cd4d11351ff76c9a447bcb5db0e264c47cd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2a87785aab0dac190ac89be6a9ba955e2c634f2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e65cfd1f9cd27d9c27ee5cb88128a9f79f25d863 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a13196ad41c6c2ab058279dffe6c97292e753a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49029? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (ibmpex) Fix possible UAF when ibmpex_register_bmc() fails Smatch report warning as follows: drivers/hwmon/ibmpex.c:509 ibmpex_register_bmc() warn: '&data->list' not removed from list If ibmpex_find_sensors() fails in ibmpex_register_bmc(), data will be freed, but data->list will not be removed from driver_data.bmc_data, then list traversal may cause UAF. Fix by removeing it from driver_data.bmc_data before free(). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-49029? +

CVE-2022-49029 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49029? +

CVE-2022-49029 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-2022-49029? +

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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