CVE-2022-49502: media: rga: fix possible memory leak in rga_probe
First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rga: fix possible memory leak in rga_probe rga->m2m_dev needs to be freed when rga_probe fails.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <5.10.121 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.46 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<5.17.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.18<5.18.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ddc89437ccefa18279918c19a61fd81527f40b9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eeb4819e94aa69767b9e5591e70c63e8b7c5786a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7bbca4d08471bc8404a946bab1aa017dd05199b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1cdc768468c25d6b10ab83ec1efd4a8554532d69
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a71eb6025305192e646040cd76ccacb5bd48a1b5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-49502?
CVE-2022-49502 has been rated as a low severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49502?
To fix CVE-2022-49502, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49502?
CVE-2022-49502 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.121 and between 5.11 and 5.15.46, as well as 5.16 to 5.17.14 and 5.18 to 5.18.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-49502?
CVE-2022-49502 is a memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's media subsystem.
What components are involved in CVE-2022-49502?
CVE-2022-49502 specifically affects the media driver component related to rga_probe.
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