CVE-2022-49182

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 26, 2025
Updated: Mar 4, 2025
CWE ID 416

Summary

CVE-2022-49182 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. It was identified in the net: hns3 module where the addition of port base VLANs could result in a "use after free" error. This error occurs when vf VLANs are being modified and freed at the same time, leading to inconsistencies in the vlan list. To mitigate this issue, a vlan list lock has been added to protect the vlan list during these operations, ensuring data integrity and preventing potential crashes or security vulnerabilities.

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