CVE-2022-49906 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ibmvnic: Free rwi on reset success Free the rwi structure in the event that the last rwi in the list processed successfully. The logic in commit 4f408e1fa6e1 ("ibmvnic: retry reset if there are no other resets") introduces an issue that results in a 32 byte memory leak whenever the last rwi in the list gets processed.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's ibmvnic driver. The issue arises when the last RWI (Receive Work Item) in a list is processed successfully, leading to a 32-byte memory leak. This vulnerability is linked to a logic error introduced by a previous commit, which altered the handling of reset operations.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 1, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/535b78739ae75f257c894a05b1afa86ad9a3669e | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3543a287cfba9105dcc4bb41eb817f51266caaf | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6dd2fe71153f0ff748bf188bd4af076fe09a0a6 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.14, < 5.15.78 >= 5.16, < 6.0.8 6.1 rc1 6.1 rc2 6.1 rc3 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 1, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 7, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |