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CVE-2022-50877

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: broadcom: bcm4908_enet: update TX stats after actual transmission Queueing packets doesn't guarantee their transmission.

Published Dec 30, 2025EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2022-50877 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.

Technical description

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

net: broadcom: bcm4908_enet: update TX stats after actual transmission

Queueing packets doesn't guarantee their transmission. Update TX stats

after hardware confirms consuming submitted data.

This also fixes a possible race and NULL dereference.

bcm4908_enet_start_xmit() could try to access skb after freeing it in

the bcm4908_enet_poll_tx().

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50877?

CVE-2022-50877 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2022-50877?

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-2022-50877?

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.

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