CVE-2022-50119: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rpmsg: Fix possible refcount leak in rpmsg_register_device_override() rpmsg_register_device_override need to call put_device to free vch when driver_set_override fails. Fix this by adding a put_device() to the error path.

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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	5.19 — 5.19.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01e6885b75e25a2dd0726455ef18ef9ce5e7dc87 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/280ae5a028ef5d14ef9277746a3026a30aaebe4f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fdd5b2bb09fc2b5bf3504778f51c89bb48c097f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c29335612ff44df979678a38e1f55c62004f421c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c449b28e437d18ae807479c4ac6b69d87b287c79 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4c8bf5635c4bedaf2470761ced1f502b2d5434e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7bd416d35121c95fe47330e09a5c04adbc5f928

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50119? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rpmsg: Fix possible refcount leak in rpmsg_register_device_override() rpmsg_register_device_override need to call put_device to free vch when driver_set_override fails. Fix this by adding a put_device() to the error path. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50119? +

CVE-2022-50119 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-2022-50119? +

CVE-2022-50119 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-2022-50119? +

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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