CVE-2022-50525: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommu/fsl_pamu: Fix resource leak in fsl_pamu_probe() The fsl_pamu_probe() returns directly when create_csd() failed, leaving irq and memories unreleased. Fix by jumping to error if create_csd() returns error.

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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-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	3.12 — 4.9.337
linux	linux_kernel	4.10 — 4.14.303
linux	linux_kernel	4.15 — 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50525? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommu/fsl_pamu: Fix resource leak in fsl_pamu_probe() The fsl_pamu_probe() returns directly when create_csd() failed, leaving irq and memories unreleased. Fix by jumping to error if create_csd() returns error. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50525? +

CVE-2022-50525 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-2022-50525? +

CVE-2022-50525 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-2022-50525? +

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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