CVE-2022-50837
net: dsa: tag_8021q: avoid leaking ctx on dsa_tag_8021q_register() error path
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Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dsa: tag_8021q: avoid leaking ctx on dsa_tag_8021q_register() error path If dsa_tag_8021q_setup() fails, for example due to the inability of the device to install a VLAN, the tag_8021q context of the switch will leak. Make sure it is freed on the error path.
Timeline
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Affected versions
- Linux Linux
Version range not reported
- Linux Linux
5.15