CVE-2022-3543

kernel: A flaw in unix_sock_destructor/unix_release_sock in net/unix/af_unix.c leads to memory leak

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

3.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · October 3, 2022

Updated · August 7, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in unix_sock_destructor/unix_release_sock in net/unix/af_unix.c in the BPF component in the Linux Kernel. This issue may lead to a memory leak problem.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 3.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime