CVE-2022-49230
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2022-49230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mt76: mt7915: fix possible memory leak in mt7915_mcu_add_sta Free allocated skb in mt7915_mcu_add_sta routine in case of failures.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mt76: mt7915: fix possible memory leak in mt7915_mcu_add_sta Free allocated skb in mt7915_mcu_add_sta routine in case of failures.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.19 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17, < 5.17.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-49230?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mt76: mt7915: fix possible memory leak in mt7915_mcu_add_sta
Free allocated skb in mt7915_mcu_add_sta routine in case of failures.
How severe is CVE-2022-49230?
CVE-2022-49230 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49230?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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