CVE-2022-50837 addresses a resource leak in the Linux kernel's net: dsa: tag_8021q component, specifically when the dsa_tag_8021q_setup() function fails to install a VLAN. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel. The severity of this issue is low, as it primarily involves a memory leak rather than direct execution or privilege escalation, and there is no CVSS score provided. The attack vector and complexity are not detailed, but the impact is likely limited to system instability or resource exhaustion over time. There is no evidence of active exploitation, readily available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding CVE-2022-50837, indicating a low current threat level.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.15CNA affecteddefault affected | |
| Linux | Linux | >= 328621f6131f667c5c328bb72d45442fd76efb81, < 09f30f394e832ed09859b6a80fdd20668a9104ff, >= 328621f6131f667c5c328bb72d45442fd76efb81, < 14ed46a13aba42a6ddd85de6f6274090df3586a5, >= 328621f6131f667c5c328bb72d45442fd76efb81, < 39691d51af99f80efb9e365f94b8e0c791fa1a2f, >= 328621f6131f667c5c328bb72d45442fd76efb81, < e095493091e850d5292ad01d8fbf5cde1d89ac53CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
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