CVE-2022-49620
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2022-49620 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: tipc: fix possible refcount leak in tipc_sk_create() Free sk in case tipc_sk_insert() fails.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: tipc: fix possible refcount leak in tipc_sk_create() Free sk in case tipc_sk_insert() fails.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.9.324 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.289 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.253 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.207 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.132 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.56 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.18.13 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.19 | Rc1 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-49620?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: tipc: fix possible refcount leak in tipc_sk_create()
Free sk in case tipc_sk_insert() fails.
How severe is CVE-2022-49620?
CVE-2022-49620 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49620?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-49620?
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