CVE-2022-50413
wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free We've already freed the assoc_data at this point, so need to use another copy of the AP (MLD) address instead.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 18, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 14, 2026, 8:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
- Rebuild and deploy the updated kernel.
- Reboot systems to apply changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-50413.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40fb87129049ec5876dabf4a4d4aed6642b31f1a | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aebef10affe16228462af680b88751bf137e2856 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0 up to (excluding) 6.0.3 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40fb87129049ec5876dabf4a4d4aed6642b31f1a Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aebef10affe16228462af680b88751bf137e2856 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free We've already freed the assoc_data at this point, so need to use another copy of the AP (MLD) address instead. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40fb87129049ec5876dabf4a4d4aed6642b31f1a Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aebef10affe16228462af680b88751bf137e2856