CVE-2022-50809

UnknownEPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2022-50809 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xhci: dbc: Fix memory leak in xhci_alloc_dbc() If DbC is already in use, then the allocated memory for the xhci_dbc struct doesn't get freed before returning NULL, which leads to a memleak.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xhci: dbc: Fix memory leak in xhci_alloc_dbc() If DbC is already in use, then the allocated memory for the xhci_dbc struct doesn't get freed before returning NULL, which leads to a memleak.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.21%

10.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= d7afb4a13f6c6ee7df7d0bfc67b4ef19ece6d802, < 103b459590e1eb4d80b02761eb36c7cae1d9b58e; >= 534675942e901959b5d8dc11ea526c4e48817d8e, < 116d6a6964986ea7eb516daa36128d270f1f248d; >= 534675942e901959b5d8dc11ea526c4e48817d8e, < 69e67c804d09a6b1bcda1f4f242f151f813eeb4a; >= 534675942e901959b5d8dc11ea526c4e48817d8e, < d591b32e519603524a35b172156db71df9116902; >= 5.15.58, < 5.15.75
LinuxLinux5.18

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50809?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xhci: dbc: Fix memory leak in xhci_alloc_dbc() If DbC is already in use, then the allocated memory for the xhci_dbc struct doesn't get freed before returning NULL, which leads to a memleak.
How severe is CVE-2022-50809?
Severity scoring for CVE-2022-50809 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50809?
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