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CVE-2022-50707

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2022-50707 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: virtio-crypto: fix memory leak in virtio_crypto_alg_skcipher_close_session() 'vc_ctrl_req' is alloced in virtio_crypto_alg_skcipher_close_session(), and should be freed in the invalid ctrl_status->status error handling case. Otherwise there is a memory leak.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: virtio-crypto: fix memory leak in virtio_crypto_alg_skcipher_close_session() 'vc_ctrl_req' is alloced in virtio_crypto_alg_skcipher_close_session(), and should be freed in the invalid ctrl_status->status error handling case. Otherwise there is a memory leak.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 4ee475e76b5ea8061970a7c867ffa5eedeb39580, < 79026a2d0a1b080257773d22a493f9bcab8c65be; >= 0756ad15b1fef287d4d8fa11bc36ea77a5c42e4a, < 67fb59ff1384e338679c0eb7a43c83ce8868c9fa; >= 0756ad15b1fef287d4d8fa11bc36ea77a5c42e4a, < 0871df190fe6723464efe0f493d476411616f553; >= 0756ad15b1fef287d4d8fa11bc36ea77a5c42e4a, < b1d65f717cd6305a396a8738e022c6f7c65cfbe8
LinuxLinux5.19

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50707?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: virtio-crypto: fix memory leak in virtio_crypto_alg_skcipher_close_session() 'vc_ctrl_req' is alloced in virtio_crypto_alg_skcipher_close_session(), and should be freed in the invalid ctrl_status->status error handling case. Otherwise there is a memory leak.
How severe is CVE-2022-50707?
Severity scoring for CVE-2022-50707 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50707?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST