Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xhci: dbc: Fix memory leak in xhci_alloc_dbc() If DbC is already in use, then the allocated memory for the xhci_dbc struct doesn't get freed before returning NULL, which leads to a memleak.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/103b459590e1eb4d80b02761eb36c7cae1d9b58e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/116d6a6964986ea7eb516daa36128d270f1f248d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69e67c804d09a6b1bcda1f4f242f151f813eeb4a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d591b32e519603524a35b172156db71df9116902
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50809?
CVE-2022-50809 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xhci: dbc: Fix memory leak in xhci_alloc_dbc() If DbC is already in use, then the allocated memory for the xhci_dbc struct doesn't...
How severe is CVE-2022-50809?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2022-50809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.