CVE-2022-49231
MEDIUMLinux kernel - Memory Corruption
Title source: llmDescription
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.
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0004
EPSS Percentile
11.0%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Classification
CWE
CWE-401
Status
published
Affected Products (2)
linux/linux_kernel
< 5.17.2
linux/Kernel
< 5.17.2linux
Timeline
Published
Feb 26, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026