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CVE-2022-50537
firmware: raspberrypi: fix possible memory leak in rpi_firmware_probe()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: raspberrypi: fix possible memory leak in rpi_firmware_probe() In rpi_firmware_probe(), if mbox_request_channel() fails, the 'fw' will not be freed through rpi_firmware_delete(), fix this leak by calling kfree() in the error path.

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Published Date :

Oct. 7, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 8, 2025, 7:38 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-50537 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Address a memory leak in the Raspberry Pi firmware probe function.
  • Apply the kernel patch to fix the memory leak.
  • Ensure firmware drivers are updated.
  • Test the fix to confirm no memory leaks occur.
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-2022-50537.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ac943eb2a9d655e431b9bc98ff6d7bd51a0e49
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6757dd2193fe18c5c5fe3050e7f2ff9dcbd1ff34
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71d2abab374f707ab8ac8dcef191fd2b3b67b8bd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b51161696e803fd5f9ad55b20a64c2df313f95c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b308fdedef095aac14569f810d46edf773ea7d1e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d34742245e4366579f9a80f8cfe4a63248e838e0
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-50537 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

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

    Oct. 07, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: raspberrypi: fix possible memory leak in rpi_firmware_probe() In rpi_firmware_probe(), if mbox_request_channel() fails, the 'fw' will not be freed through rpi_firmware_delete(), fix this leak by calling kfree() in the error path.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ac943eb2a9d655e431b9bc98ff6d7bd51a0e49
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6757dd2193fe18c5c5fe3050e7f2ff9dcbd1ff34
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71d2abab374f707ab8ac8dcef191fd2b3b67b8bd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b51161696e803fd5f9ad55b20a64c2df313f95c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b308fdedef095aac14569f810d46edf773ea7d1e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d34742245e4366579f9a80f8cfe4a63248e838e0
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