CVE-2022-50143: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: intel_th: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path If an error occurs after calling 'pci_alloc_irq_vectors()', 'pci_free_irq_vectors()' must be called as already done in the remove function.

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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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.2 — 5.4.211
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.137
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.61
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.18.18
linux	linux_kernel	5.19 — 5.19.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/086c28ab7c5699256aced0049aae9c42f1410313 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/859342220accd0d332864fafbf4e3d2d0492bc3f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b5469573a274729bdb04b60a8d71f8d09940a31 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8f3b78b1f8e959d06801ae82149f140a75724e8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed4d5ecb7d7fd80336afb2f9ac6685651a6aa32f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fae9da7d4c2ccad3792de03e3cac1fe2bfabb73d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50143? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: intel_th: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path If an error occurs after calling 'pci_alloc_irq_vectors()', 'pci_free_irq_vectors()' must be called as already done in the remove function. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50143? +

CVE-2022-50143 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-2022-50143? +

CVE-2022-50143 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-2022-50143? +

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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