CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-48698: drm/amd/display: fix memory leak when using debugfs_lookup()

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: fix memory leak when using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, otherwise the memory will leak over time. Fix this up by properly calling dput().

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Kernel-devel
Linux Kernel<5.15.68
Linux Kernel>=5.16<5.19.9
Linux Kernel=6.0-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.0-rc2
Linux Kernel=6.0-rc3
Linux Kernel=6.0-rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-48698?

    CVE-2022-48698 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

  • What does CVE-2022-48698 affect?

    CVE-2022-48698 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the graphics driver for AMD.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-48698?

    To resolve CVE-2022-48698, ensure that the latest patch for the Linux kernel is applied, which addresses the memory leak in debugfs_lookup().

  • Can CVE-2022-48698 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2022-48698 is not typically considered a remote exploit as it requires local access to the affected system.

  • When was CVE-2022-48698 disclosed?

    CVE-2022-48698 was disclosed in late 2022 as part of Linux kernel updates.

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