CVE-2022-49461
Linux Kernel amt Memory Leak Vulnerability
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amt: fix memory leak for advertisement message When a gateway receives an advertisement message, it extracts relay information and then it should be freed. But the advertisement handler doesn't free it. So, memory leak would occur.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 17, 2025, 4:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the provided patch for advertisement message handling.
- Reboot the system after updating the kernel.
- Monitor system memory usage.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-401 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 5.17.14 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.18 up to (excluding) 5.18.3 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19bb2d57eac86a368839a92117d8a10ab7183623 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7322da399fb86a2072f008b56f7160afa1b2051 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe29794c3585d039fefebaa2b5a4932a627ad4fd Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amt: fix memory leak for advertisement message When a gateway receives an advertisement message, it extracts relay information and then it should be freed. But the advertisement handler doesn't free it. So, memory leak would occur. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19bb2d57eac86a368839a92117d8a10ab7183623 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7322da399fb86a2072f008b56f7160afa1b2051 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe29794c3585d039fefebaa2b5a4932a627ad4fd