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CVE-2022-50565
wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx() urbs does not be freed in exception paths in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx(). That will trigger memory leak. To fix it, add kfree() for urbs within "error" label. Compile tested only.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 22, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 22, 2025, 9:12 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
Resolve memory leak by freeing allocated URBs in error paths.
  • Add kfree() for URBs in error paths.
  • Apply the provided patch.
  • Recompile the kernel.
  • Test the fix.
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-2022-50565.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/286464463a05cb4bad80b134e24f8ffaab20bee4
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/895b3b06efc285c1245242e9638b9ae251dc13ec
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fce7e46273649d9cdcd98d89551975a65f206a14
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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

    Oct. 22, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx() urbs does not be freed in exception paths in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx(). That will trigger memory leak. To fix it, add kfree() for urbs within "error" label. Compile tested only.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/286464463a05cb4bad80b134e24f8ffaab20bee4
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/895b3b06efc285c1245242e9638b9ae251dc13ec
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fce7e46273649d9cdcd98d89551975a65f206a14
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