CVE-2022-49231
rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan
CVSS Score
5.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| Vendor | linux |
| Product | linux |
| Ecosystems | |
| Industries | Technology |
| Published | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Last Updated | May 11, 2026 |
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Affected Versions
Linux / Linux
10d162b2ed395e69720926b4f8d87f1f25ca920f < ec5da191bfcd5fd22b95459b623694f66c1cc10b 10d162b2ed395e69720926b4f8d87f1f25ca920f < d95984b5580dcb8b1c0036577c52b609990a1dab
Linux / Linux
5.17