Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 aeroflex greth_init_rings allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function greth_init_rings of the component aeroflex. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-48958. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function greth_init_rings of the component aeroflex. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ethernet: aeroflex: fix potential skb leak in greth_init_rings() The greth_init_rings() function won't free the newly allocated skb when dma_mapping_error() returns error, so add dev_kfree_skb() to fix it. Compile tested only.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-48958 since 08/22/2024. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210933 (openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2024:3983-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.9.336, 4.14.302, 4.19.269, 5.4.227, 5.10.159, 5.15.83 or 6.0.13 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 223654e2e2c8/cb1e293f858e/bfaa8f6c5b84/99669d94ce14/87277bdf2c37/c7adcbd0fd3f/dd62867a6383/063a932b64db 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 (210933) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3251). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • NetApp StorageGRID
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Kyocera Printer
  • NetApp AFF
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • NetApp FAS
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell PowerScale OneFS

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 210933
Nessus Name: openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2024:3983-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.9.336/4.14.302/4.19.269/5.4.227/5.10.159/5.15.83/6.0.13
Patch: 223654e2e2c8/cb1e293f858e/bfaa8f6c5b84/99669d94ce14/87277bdf2c37/c7adcbd0fd3f/dd62867a6383/063a932b64db

Timelineinfo

08/22/2024 🔍
10/21/2024 +60 days 🔍
10/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/18/2026 +454 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48958 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48958
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281362
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3251 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2024 23:04
Updated: 01/18/2026 21:45
Changes: 10/21/2024 23:04 (58), 10/25/2024 00:27 (11), 11/14/2024 10:13 (2), 07/22/2025 19:54 (7), 09/29/2025 10:23 (1), 10/05/2025 07:43 (1), 01/18/2026 21:45 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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