Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2022-48905
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to commit 8d0657f39f487d904fca713e0bc39c2707382553
Linux kernel versions prior to March 8, 2022
**Description**
The vulnerability is related to a memory leak in the ibmvnic component of the Linux kernel. It can be exploited to cause a denial of service. The issue is caused by a tiny memory leak when flushing the reset work queue.
**Recommendations**
Update to the version after commit 8d0657f39f487d904fca713e0bc39c2707382553 to resolve the issue.
Update to the latest Linux kernel releases to ensure security.
For versions prior to March 8, 2022, update to versions released on or after March 8, 2022, to remediate the vulnerability.