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CVE-2022-50027

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Fix possible memory leak when failing to issue CMF WQE There is no corresponding free routine if lpfc_sli4_issue_wq…

Published Jun 18, 2025CWE-401EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2022-50027 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 18, 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:

scsi: lpfc: Fix possible memory leak when failing to issue CMF WQE

There is no corresponding free routine if lpfc_sli4_issue_wqe fails to

issue the CMF WQE in lpfc_issue_cmf_sync_wqe.

If ret_val is non-zero, then free the iocbq request structure.

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/2f67dc7970bce3529edce93a0a14234d88b3fcd5Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/4eb7a1beff03836d3df271cd23b790884e3facb9Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/9c8e2e607270a368834a0ef72aa82d970f89c596

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50027?

CVE-2022-50027 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50027?

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-2022-50027?

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-2022-50027?

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