CVE-2022-49231

High

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan Previously we allocated less memory than actual required, overwrite to the buffer causes the mm module to complaint and raise access violation faults. Along with potential memory leaks when returned early. Fix these by passing the correct size and proper deinit flow.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedFeb 26, 2025
First seenFeb 26, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-401CWE-401

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel5.17.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel5.17 ≤ v < 5.17.25.17.2

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