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CVE-2022-50413

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.14%

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CVE-2022-50413 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free We've already freed the assoc_data at this point, so need to use another copy of the AP (MLD) address instead.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free We've already freed the assoc_data at this point, so need to use another copy of the AP (MLD) address instead.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.0, < 6.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50413?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free We've already freed the assoc_data at this point, so need to use another copy of the AP (MLD) address instead.
How severe is CVE-2022-50413?
CVE-2022-50413 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50413?
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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Source: NVD / NIST