CVE-2022-49813: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ena: Fix error handling in ena_init() The ena_init() won't destroy workqueue created by create_singlethread_workqueue() when pci_register_driver() failed. Call destroy_workqueue() when pci_register_driver() failed to prevent the resource leak.

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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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-908 CWE-908

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.9 — 5.10.156
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.80
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.0.10
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/0e2369223b174d198ec42a3ec0a7f06c8727b968 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f7b2ef8fe924e299bc339811ea3f1b9935c040f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b23a4b252044e4fd23438930d452244818d7000 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d349e9be5a2c2d7588a2c4e4bfa0bb3dc1226769

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49813? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ena: Fix error handling in ena_init() The ena_init() won't destroy workqueue created by create_singlethread_workqueue() when pci_register_driver() failed. Call destroy_workqueue() when pci_register_driver() failed to prevent the resource leak. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-49813? +

CVE-2022-49813 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-2022-49813? +

CVE-2022-49813 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-2022-49813? +

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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