Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: libertas: Fix possible refcount leak in if_usb_probe() usb_get_dev will be called before lbs_get_firmware_async which means that usb_put_dev need to be called when lbs_get_firmware_async fails.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 4.14.291 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/00d0c4e59c0f8ad1f86874bb64b220394e687028Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c8e2f9ce1428e44cb103035eeced7aeb6b80980Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b92f406a5199b6b01dc664b9226d824ae2835f0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/61b2ec97487399c58ae2e34f250f4884e671799bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6fd57e1d120bf13d4dc6c200a7cf914e6347a316Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/878e7f39803a9ab5bb9766956a7a04351d4bf99dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97e5d3e46a3a2100253a9717a4df98d68aeb10b8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7365590d15bbd9008f424ef043d1778ffe29f42Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50162?
CVE-2022-50162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: libertas: Fix possible refcount leak in if_usb_probe() usb_get_dev will be called before lbs_get_firmware_async which means ...
How severe is CVE-2022-50162?
CVE-2022-50162 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-50162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.