CVE-2022-48958: ethernet: aeroflex: fix potential skb leak in greth_init_rings()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ethernet: aeroflex: fix potential skb leak in grethinitrings()
The grethinitrings() function won't free the newly allocated skb when dmamappingerror() returns error, so add devkfreeskb() to fix it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-48958?
CVE-2022-48958 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48958?
The fix for CVE-2022-48958 involves updating the Linux kernel to a version that has implemented the patch.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2022-48958?
CVE-2022-48958 affects various versions of the Linux kernel from 2.6.34 to versions of 6.1-rc8.
What does CVE-2022-48958 address in the Linux kernel?
CVE-2022-48958 addresses a potential socket buffer (skb) leak in the greth_init_rings() function.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2022-48958?
To determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2022-48958, check if it is running an affected version of the Linux kernel.