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CVE-2022-48706

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vdpa: ifcvf: Do proper cleanup if IFCVF init fails ifcvf_mgmt_dev leaks memory if it is not freed before returning. Call is made to correct return statement so memory does not leak. ifcvf_init_hw does not take care of this so it is needed to do it here.

How to fix

Remediation Available
linuxDebian
Fixed in:6.1.15-1CVE-2022-48706
Fixed in:6.1.15-1CVE-2022-48706
Fixed in:6.1.15-1CVE-2022-48706

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

0.21%probability of exploitation in 30 days
11thpercentile

Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 11% of all known CVEs.

References

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