Linux Kernel up to 6.1.6 dpu of_icc_get memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.6 and classified as critical. This impacts the function of_icc_get of the component dpu. This manipulation causes memory leak. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-48888. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function of_icc_get of the component dpu. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/dpu: Fix memory leak in msm_mdss_parse_data_bus_icc_path of_icc_get() alloc resources for path1, we should release it when not need anymore. Early return when IS_ERR_OR_NULL(path0) may leak path1. Defer getting path1 to fix this. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/514264/

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-48888 since 08/21/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 316873 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-48888), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.1.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c6fa1de83fd8/45dac1352b55 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (316873) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1888). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM InfoSphere Guardium
  • Oracle Linux
  • Kyocera Printer
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Broadcom Brocade SANnav
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • IBM DB2
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 316873
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-48888

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.7
Patch: c6fa1de83fd8/45dac1352b55

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05/27/2026 +644 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-275383
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1888 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2024 08:47
Updated: 05/27/2026 12:45
Changes: 08/21/2024 08:47 (59), 08/22/2024 11:51 (1), 08/29/2024 09:46 (10), 02/17/2026 16:31 (7), 05/27/2026 12:45 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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