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CVE-2022-50748

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CVE-2022-50748 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipc: mqueue: fix possible memory leak in init_mqueue_fs() commit db7cfc380900 ("ipc: Free mq_sysctls if ipc namespace creation failed") Here's a similar memory leak to the one fixed by the patch above. retire_mq_sysctls need to be called when init_mqueue_fs fails after setup_mq_sysctls.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipc: mqueue: fix possible memory leak in init_mqueue_fs() commit db7cfc380900 ("ipc: Free mq_sysctls if ipc namespace creation failed") Here's a similar memory leak to the one fixed by the patch above. retire_mq_sysctls need to be called when init_mqueue_fs fails after setup_mq_sysctls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.20%

9.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= dc55e35f9e810f23dd69cfdc91a3d636023f57a2, < a1f321051e0dcf2415fb94f81fdc5044cad4c1d6; >= dc55e35f9e810f23dd69cfdc91a3d636023f57a2, < 55b3709c6d68e32cd3fdd2a630b1f4c97d51b17c; >= dc55e35f9e810f23dd69cfdc91a3d636023f57a2, < c579d60f0d0cd87552f64fdebe68b5d941d20309
LinuxLinux5.19

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50748?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipc: mqueue: fix possible memory leak in init_mqueue_fs() commit db7cfc380900 ("ipc: Free mq_sysctls if ipc namespace creation failed") Here's a similar memory leak to the one fixed by the patch above. retire_mq_sysctls need to be called when init_mqueue_fs fails after setup_mq_sysctls.
How severe is CVE-2022-50748?
Severity scoring for CVE-2022-50748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50748?
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