What is the severity of CVE-2022-49231?

CVE-2022-49231 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential memory overrun and memory leak issues.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49231?

To fix CVE-2022-49231, update the Linux kernel to version 5.17.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What components are affected by CVE-2022-49231?

CVE-2022-49231 affects the Linux kernel versions between 5.17 and 5.17.2.

What is the impact of CVE-2022-49231 on system security?

The impact of CVE-2022-49231 could lead to access violation faults, potentially allowing unauthorized access to system resources.

When was CVE-2022-49231 disclosed?

CVE-2022-49231 was disclosed as part of security updates in the Linux kernel, with the specific fix made available in early 2022.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-49231

medium

5.5

CWE

401

26/2/2025

18/3/2025

CVE-2022-49231: rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan

First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan Previously we allocated less memory than actual required, overwrite to the buffer causes the mm module to complaint and raise access violation faults. Along with potential memory leaks when returned early. Fix these by passing the correct size and proper deinit flow.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel	>=5.17<5.17.2

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d95984b5580dcb8b1c0036577c52b609990a1dab

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec5da191bfcd5fd22b95459b623694f66c1cc10b

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49231?
CVE-2022-49231 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential memory overrun and memory leak issues.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49231?
To fix CVE-2022-49231, update the Linux kernel to version 5.17.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What components are affected by CVE-2022-49231?
CVE-2022-49231 affects the Linux kernel versions between 5.17 and 5.17.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-49231 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2022-49231 could lead to access violation faults, potentially allowing unauthorized access to system resources.
When was CVE-2022-49231 disclosed?
CVE-2022-49231 was disclosed as part of security updates in the Linux kernel, with the specific fix made available in early 2022.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49231?
CVE-2022-49231 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential memory overrun and memory leak issues.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49231?
To fix CVE-2022-49231, update the Linux kernel to version 5.17.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What components are affected by CVE-2022-49231?
CVE-2022-49231 affects the Linux kernel versions between 5.17 and 5.17.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-49231 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2022-49231 could lead to access violation faults, potentially allowing unauthorized access to system resources.
When was CVE-2022-49231 disclosed?
CVE-2022-49231 was disclosed as part of security updates in the Linux kernel, with the specific fix made available in early 2022.