CVE-2022-50416
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2022-50416 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/wpcm450: Fix memory leak in wpcm450_aic_of_init() If of_iomap() failed, 'aic' should be freed before return. Otherwise there is a memory leak.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/wpcm450: Fix memory leak in wpcm450_aic_of_init() If of_iomap() failed, 'aic' should be freed before return. Otherwise there is a memory leak.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.13, < 5.15.86 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.0.16 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.1, < 6.1.2 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-50416?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
irqchip/wpcm450: Fix memory leak in wpcm450_aic_of_init()
If of_iomap() failed, 'aic' should be freed before return. Otherwise
there is a memory leak.
How severe is CVE-2022-50416?
CVE-2022-50416 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50416?
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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