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CVE-2022-49657

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usbnet: fix memory leak in error case usbnet_write_cmd_async() mixed up which buffers need to be freed in which error case.

Published Feb 26, 2025CWE-401EPSS 0.28%

Overview

CVE-2022-49657 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

usbnet: fix memory leak in error case

usbnet_write_cmd_async() mixed up which buffers

need to be freed in which error case.

v2: add Fixes tag

v3: fix uninitialized buf pointer

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/0085da9df3dced730027923a6b48f58e9016af91Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/04894ab34faf40ab72a8a5ab5b404bb0606bbbffRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/3eed421ca5c809da93456f69203d164d5220be3dRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/5269209f54dd8dfd15f9383f3a3a1fe8370764f8Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/b55a21b764c1e182014630fa5486d717484ac58fRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/d5165e657987ff4ba0ace896d4376a3718a9fbc3Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/db89582ff330556188da856e01382ccbf3a5e706Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/e7b4f69946a38209b4a4f660bf0e4cbed94f9b4b

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49657?

CVE-2022-49657 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 26, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-49657?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-49657?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-49657?

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