CVE-2022-29156: Double Free

Published Apr 13, 2022
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Updated

drivers/infiniband/ulp/rtrs/rtrs-clt.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.12 has a double free related to rtrscltdevrelease.

Affected Software

36 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.20<5.10.103
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11.3<5.15.26
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.12
All of the following
NetApp H300e Firmware
NetApp H300e
All of the following
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
All of the following
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
All of the following
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
All of the following
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e
All of the following
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
All of the following
NetApp H700e Firmware
NetApp H700e
All of the following
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
NetApp H300e Firmware
NetApp H300e
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700e Firmware
NetApp H700e
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:12 AM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:08 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:40 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:41 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29156?

CVE-2022-29156 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a double free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-29156?

To fix CVE-2022-29156, upgrade to a patched kernel version such as 5.16.12 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-29156?

CVE-2022-29156 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.16.12, including versions 5.10.x and some 5.15.x branches.

4

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2022-29156?

CVE-2022-29156 is specifically related to a double free vulnerability in the kernel's infinite-band drivers.

5

Can CVE-2022-29156 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-29156 has the potential to be exploited remotely under certain conditions due to its nature involving client-server interactions.

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