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CVE-2022-50438
net: hinic: fix memory leak when reading function table
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: hinic: fix memory leak when reading function table When the input parameter idx meets the expected case option in hinic_dbg_get_func_table(), read_data is not released. Fix it.

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Published Date :

Oct. 1, 2025, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 2, 2025, 7:12 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Release allocated memory to prevent leaks in the hinic driver.
  • Apply the kernel patch for hinic memory leak.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
  • Verify memory is properly released on function table reads.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2022-50438.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c1f602df8956bc0decdafd7e4fc7eef50c550b1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb01910763f935b16538084b4269696e0de17f79
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6765fe8de372a84f8dbe9e03ec13c7c70f946b8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee98ab337036c983239aa550850861c88a5c4262
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 01, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: hinic: fix memory leak when reading function table When the input parameter idx meets the expected case option in hinic_dbg_get_func_table(), read_data is not released. Fix it.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c1f602df8956bc0decdafd7e4fc7eef50c550b1
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb01910763f935b16538084b4269696e0de17f79
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6765fe8de372a84f8dbe9e03ec13c7c70f946b8
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee98ab337036c983239aa550850861c88a5c4262
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