Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2022-50660

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ipw2200: fix memory leak in ipw_wdev_init() In the error path of ipw_wdev_init(), exception value is returned, and the me…

Published Dec 9, 2025EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2022-50660 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

Technical description

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

wifi: ipw2200: fix memory leak in ipw_wdev_init()

In the error path of ipw_wdev_init(), exception value is returned, and

the memory applied for in the function is not released. Also the memory

is not released in ipw_pci_probe(). As a result, memory leakage occurs.

So memory release needs to be added to the error path of ipw_wdev_init().

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/112c1af02b8f535baf42ef9d807aea963705ef15Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/1f590fb3d14e5db3a9e06ee141b1685c429278ceRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/62ec7e8bf42f1542f966dda687c654aae81718c8Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/75d20ba9506eb90d92e660e04dd887ff1495fcc3Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/8a2eb9d9d0c1535bc8e22840193bff4cdcac878bRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/9424ea9d557ef41d86eb40b6349ae991c3dcff89Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/9fe21dc626117fb44a8eb393713a86a620128ce3Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/fb3517b92a45c8004ac26250ae041a24eb23fef1

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50660?

CVE-2022-50660 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2022-50660?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-50660?

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-2022-50660?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-50660 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999