CVE-2022-50514: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_hid: fix refcount leak on error path When failing to allocate report_desc, opts->refcnt has already been incremented so it needs to be decremented to avoid leaving the options structure permanently locked.

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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	3.19 — 4.19.270
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.229
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.163
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.86
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.0.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.1 — 6.1.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/216437dd64fce36791a3b6cc8f8013df36856958 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70a3288a7586526315105c699b687d78cd32559a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/80dc47e751a837106c09bec73964ff8f7ea280b4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95412c932b3c9e8cc4431dac4fac8fcd80d54982 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d4a0aca8a75550d3456c8de339a341dc4536ec5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba78f7c10606719f702c04a15fb0471507b32d7b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e88b89a096af0001bcff6bf7ad2feb1486487173

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50514? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_hid: fix refcount leak on error path When failing to allocate report_desc, opts->refcnt has already been incremented so it needs to be decremented to avoid leaving the options structure permanently locked. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50514? +

CVE-2022-50514 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-2022-50514? +

CVE-2022-50514 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-2022-50514? +

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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