CVE-2022-49549 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.120/5.15.45/5.17.13/5.18.2 mce_threshold_create_device x86/MCE/AMD threshold_create_bank CPU memory leak (Nessus ID 238226)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.120/5.15.45/5.17.13/5.18.2. This issue affects the function threshold_create_bank of the file x86/MCE/AMD of the component mce_threshold_create_device. The manipulation of the argument CPU leads to memory leak.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-49549. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.