Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix xid leak in cifs_ses_add_channel() Before return, should free the xid, otherwise, the xid will be leaked.

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References

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7286f875510486fdc2fc426b7c826262e2283a65 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/847301f0ee1c29f34cc48547ce1071990f24969c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db2a8b6c17e128d91f35d836c569f4a6bda4471b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e909d054bdea75ef1ec48c18c5936affdaecbb2c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50856? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: Fix xid leak in cifs_ses_add_channel() Before return, should free the xid, otherwise, the xid will be leaked.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-50856? +

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.