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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-50284
CVE-2022-50284:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A memory leak vulnerability (CVE-2022-50284) was identified in the Linux kernel's IPC subsystem, specifically in the init_mqueue_fs() function. The issue occurs when setup_mq_sysctls() fails, causing mqueue_inode_cachep to not be properly released (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's message queue filesystem initialization process. When the setup_mq_sysctls() function fails during the execution of init_mqueue_fs(), the mqueue_inode_cachep resource is not properly deallocated, leading to a memory leak. The issue was resolved by reordering the release path in the code (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability results in a memory leak in the Linux kernel, which could potentially lead to resource exhaustion over time if repeatedly triggered (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in the Linux kernel. The fix involves reordering the release path in the init_mqueue_fs() function to ensure proper cleanup of resources when setup_mq_sysctls() fails (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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