nfp: Fix memory leak in nfp_cpp_area_cache_add()
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.8 by commit f707820c09239d6f67699d9b2ff57863cc7905b0, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit 4cb584e0ee7df70fd0376aee60cf701855ea8c81. For more details please see the references link.
WS-2021-0553 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.236
The Linux Kernel
Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux
Found in HEAD commit: a9ef12c01434b7acb272409c3025b43fd5b29138
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (2)
/drivers/net/ethernet/netronome/nfp/nfpcore/nfp_cppcore.c /drivers/net/ethernet/netronome/nfp/nfpcore/nfp_cppcore.c
Vulnerability Details
nfp: Fix memory leak in nfp_cpp_area_cache_add() This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.8 by commit f707820c09239d6f67699d9b2ff57863cc7905b0, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit 4cb584e0ee7df70fd0376aee60cf701855ea8c81. For more details please see the references link.
Publish Date: 2021-12-19
URL: WS-2021-0553
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2021-1002590
Release Date: 2021-12-19
Fix Resolution: v5.15.8
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