CVE-2022-49109: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ceph: fix inode reference leakage in ceph_get_snapdir() The ceph_get_inode() will search for or insert a new inode into the hash for the given vino, and return a reference to it. If new is non-NULL, its reference is consumed. We should release the reference when in error handing cases.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	2.6.35 — 5.15.34
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.16.20
linux	linux_kernel	5.17 — 5.17.3
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/322794d3355c33adcc4feace0045d85a8e4ed813 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ae7163598c611a8892698e0c056fe794e52b44b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9cd21981dedfb4fe9f344529e4be35727cb10940 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b2d9bb3f06abddefdfa740b0a604575b6797e1bf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49109? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ceph: fix inode reference leakage in ceph_get_snapdir() The ceph_get_inode() will search for or insert a new inode into the hash for the given vino, and return a reference to it. If new is non-NULL, its reference is consumed. We should release the reference when in error handing cases. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-49109? +

CVE-2022-49109 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49109? +

CVE-2022-49109 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-49109? +

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.

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