CVE-2022-49135: drm/amd/display: Fix memory leak

Published Feb 26, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amd/display: Fix memory leak

[why] Resource release is needed on the error handling path to prevent memory leak.

[how] Fix this by adding kfree on the error handling path.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.34
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.20
Linux Linux kernel>=5.17<5.17.3

Event History

Feb 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49135?

CVE-2022-49135 is classified with a severity that potentially allows for memory leaks in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-49135?

To fix CVE-2022-49135, update the Linux kernel to versions above 5.15.34 or between 5.16 and 5.16.20, or 5.17 and 5.17.3.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49135?

CVE-2022-49135 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.15.34 and versions between 5.16 to 5.16.20 and 5.17 to 5.17.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-49135?

CVE-2022-49135 is a memory leak vulnerability that occurs in the error handling path in the drm/amd/display subsystem.

5

When was CVE-2022-49135 resolved?

CVE-2022-49135 was resolved when the fix was incorporated into the Linux kernel releases following the identification of the vulnerability.

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