CVE-2022-26878: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
drivers/bluetooth/virtiobt.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.3 has a memory leak (socket buffers have memory allocated but not freed).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.16.7-1 - Upgrade
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Linux kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.16.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26878?
CVE-2022-26878 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential memory leak that affects Linux kernel versions before 5.16.3.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26878?
To fix CVE-2022-26878, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 5.16.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-26878?
CVE-2022-26878 affects versions of the Linux kernel prior to 5.16.3, including versions from 5.13 to 5.15.17.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-26878?
CVE-2022-26878 involves a memory leak where socket buffers have memory allocated but not properly freed.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2022-26878?
The maintainers of the Linux kernel are responsible for addressing CVE-2022-26878 through kernel updates.