CVE-2022-49829: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/scheduler: fix fence ref counting We leaked dependency fences when processes were beeing killed. Additional to that grab a reference to the last scheduled fence.

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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	4.18 — 6.0.10
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3af84383e7abdc5e63435817bb73a268e7c3637 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5f4b38362df93594cb426b04979d8834122f159

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49829? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/scheduler: fix fence ref counting We leaked dependency fences when processes were beeing killed. Additional to that grab a reference to the last scheduled fence. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-49829? +

CVE-2022-49829 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-2022-49829? +

CVE-2022-49829 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-2022-49829? +

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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