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CVE-2022-49390 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2022-49390: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: macsec: fix UAF bug for real_dev Create a new macsec device but not get reference to real_dev. That can not ensure that real_dev is freed after macsec. That will trigger the UAF bug for real_dev as following: ====================

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2022-49390 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • linux→ fixed in5.18.5-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • linux→ fixed in5.18.5-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
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