CVE-2022-48924

Summary

CVE-2022-48924 identifies a memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel affecting various products, particularly those running on the TigerLake platform. This vulnerability stems from a failure to release memory after its effective lifetime, leading to potential high availability impact. Remediation involves applying patches provided in multiple updates from the Linux kernel repository. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating, with an exploitability score of 1.8 and requires low privileges for exploitation. Organizations should prioritize updating their systems to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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