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CVE-2022-50660
wifi: ipw2200: fix memory leak in ipw_wdev_init()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ipw2200: fix memory leak in ipw_wdev_init() In the error path of ipw_wdev_init(), exception value is returned, and the memory applied for in the function is not released. Also the memory is not released in ipw_pci_probe(). As a result, memory leakage occurs. So memory release needs to be added to the error path of ipw_wdev_init().

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 9, 2025, 4:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 9, 2025, 6:37 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
Fix memory leaks in the ipw2200 driver's error handling paths.
  • Apply the fix for the ipw2200 driver memory leak.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
  • Ensure proper memory management in error paths.
  • Test the driver for memory leak issues.
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-2022-50660.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/112c1af02b8f535baf42ef9d807aea963705ef15
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f590fb3d14e5db3a9e06ee141b1685c429278ce
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ec7e8bf42f1542f966dda687c654aae81718c8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75d20ba9506eb90d92e660e04dd887ff1495fcc3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a2eb9d9d0c1535bc8e22840193bff4cdcac878b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9424ea9d557ef41d86eb40b6349ae991c3dcff89
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fe21dc626117fb44a8eb393713a86a620128ce3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb3517b92a45c8004ac26250ae041a24eb23fef1
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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

    Dec. 09, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ipw2200: fix memory leak in ipw_wdev_init() In the error path of ipw_wdev_init(), exception value is returned, and the memory applied for in the function is not released. Also the memory is not released in ipw_pci_probe(). As a result, memory leakage occurs. So memory release needs to be added to the error path of ipw_wdev_init().
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/112c1af02b8f535baf42ef9d807aea963705ef15
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f590fb3d14e5db3a9e06ee141b1685c429278ce
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ec7e8bf42f1542f966dda687c654aae81718c8
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75d20ba9506eb90d92e660e04dd887ff1495fcc3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a2eb9d9d0c1535bc8e22840193bff4cdcac878b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9424ea9d557ef41d86eb40b6349ae991c3dcff89
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fe21dc626117fb44a8eb393713a86a620128ce3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb3517b92a45c8004ac26250ae041a24eb23fef1
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