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CVE-2022-49231MEDIUM
Linux Linux — rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan
  AV  AC  PR  UI  S  C  I  A   CVSS    EPSS   %ile   KEV
   L   L   L   N  U  N  N  H    5.5   .0023   14.1     —
AFFECTED
  Product  Versions                                    Fixed
  Linux    10d162b2ed395e69720926b4f8d87f1f25ca920f –  —
  Linux    5.17 –                                      5.17.2
TIMELINE
  Feb 26  Reserved by Linux
  Feb 26  Published (CNA: Linux)
  Aug 4   RESCORED — CVE-2022-49231 (Linux). CVSS 7.8 → 5.5 (NVD).
CWE-401 · CNA: Linux · CVSS v3.1 · 2 references · NVD status: Modified

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.

Lifecycle

Complete event history — 3 events, chronological
DateEventDetail
February 26, 2025ReservedReserved by Linux
February 26, 2025PublishedPublished (CNA: Linux)
August 4, 2026RESCOREDRESCORED — CVE-2022-49231 (Linux). CVSS 7.8 → 5.5 (NVD).

Affected

Affected products and packages — 2 rows
VendorProduct / PackageEcosystemVersion introducedFixed
LinuxLinux10d162b2ed395e69720926b4f8d87f1f25ca920f
LinuxLinux5.175.17.2

Weaknesses

CWE-401

References (2)

Related

Authoritative record: CVE-2022-49231 at cve.org

Vendors: linux

Weaknesses: CWE-401

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