CVE-2022-50284
ipc: fix memory leak in init_mqueue_fs()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipc: fix memory leak in init_mqueue_fs() When setup_mq_sysctls() failed in init_mqueue_fs(), mqueue_inode_cachep is not released. In order to fix this issue, the release path is reordered.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 3, 2025, 7:20 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
- Apply kernel patch to fix mqueue filesystem initialization.
- Ensure proper release of mqueue resources on setup failure.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 03, 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) 6.1 up to (excluding) 6.1.2 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.19 up to (excluding) 6.0.16 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12b677f2c697d61e5ddbcb6c1650050a39392f54 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28dad915abe46d38c5799a0c8130e9a2a1540385 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86273624a68d07f129dc182b8394f487ed4de484 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipc: fix memory leak in init_mqueue_fs() When setup_mq_sysctls() failed in init_mqueue_fs(), mqueue_inode_cachep is not released. In order to fix this issue, the release path is reordered. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12b677f2c697d61e5ddbcb6c1650050a39392f54 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28dad915abe46d38c5799a0c8130e9a2a1540385 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86273624a68d07f129dc182b8394f487ed4de484