CVE-2022-50172
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2022-50172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mt76: mt76x02u: fix possible memory leak in __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg Free the skb if mt76u_bulk_msg fails in __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg routine.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mt76: mt76x02u: fix possible memory leak in __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg Free the skb if mt76u_bulk_msg fails in __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg routine.
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 | >= 4.20, < 5.10.137 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.61 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.18.18 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19, < 5.19.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-50172?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mt76: mt76x02u: fix possible memory leak in __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg
Free the skb if mt76u_bulk_msg fails in __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg routine.
How severe is CVE-2022-50172?
CVE-2022-50172 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50172?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-50172?
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