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CVE-2022-50565: Linux kernel Wi‑Fi driver may leak memory
CVE-2022-50565 · published 1 year ago
Summary
The Wi‑Fi driver in the Linux kernel can fail to release temporary data when an error occurs, causing a gradual loss of memory. Over time this can make the system slower or cause crashes. Install the latest kernel updates from your Linux distribution to apply the fix.
What to do
- Update debian linux to version 6.1.4-1.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | debian | linux |
< 6.1.4-1 Fix: upgrade to 6.1.4-1
|
Original advisory text
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx() urbs does not be freed in exception paths in __lf_x_usb_enabl...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx() urbs does not be freed in exception paths in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx(). That will trigger memory leak. To fix it, add kfree() for urbs within "error" label. Compile tested only.
References
Timeline
Published22 Oct 2025
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
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