# CVE-2022-49794: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  iio: adc: at91_adc: fix possible memory leak in...

CVE-2022-49794 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49794, released May 1, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-49794
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0020
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 1, 2025

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  iio: adc: at91_adc: fix possible memory leak in at91_adc_allocate_trigger()  If iio_trigger_register() returns error, it should call iio_trigger_free() to give up the reference that hold in iio_trigger_alloc(), so that it can call iio_trig_release() to free memory when the refcount hit to 0.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.0.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49794](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-49794.md) | May 1, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.0.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49794](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-49794.md) | May 1, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.0.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49794](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-49794.md) | May 1, 2025 |

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