What is the severity of CVE-2022-49924?

CVE-2022-49924 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory leaks.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49924?

To fix CVE-2022-49924, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2022-49924?

CVE-2022-49924 affects the Linux kernel specifically related to NFC functionality.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-49924?

The potential impacts of CVE-2022-49924 include memory leaks which could lead to degraded performance over time.

When was CVE-2022-49924 reported and resolved?

CVE-2022-49924 was reported in 2022 and has been resolved in subsequent kernel updates.

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CVE-2022-49924

1/5/2025

2/5/2025

CVE-2022-49924: nfc: fdp: Fix potential memory leak in fdp_nci_send()

First published: Thu May 01 2025(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: fdp: Fix potential memory leak in fdp_nci_send() fdp_nci_send() will call fdp_nci_i2c_write that will not free skb in the function. As a result, when fdp_nci_i2c_write() finished, the skb will memleak. fdp_nci_send() should free skb after fdp_nci_i2c_write() finished.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49924?
CVE-2022-49924 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49924?
To fix CVE-2022-49924, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-49924?
CVE-2022-49924 affects the Linux kernel specifically related to NFC functionality.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-49924?
The potential impacts of CVE-2022-49924 include memory leaks which could lead to degraded performance over time.
When was CVE-2022-49924 reported and resolved?
CVE-2022-49924 was reported in 2022 and has been resolved in subsequent kernel updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49924?
CVE-2022-49924 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49924?
To fix CVE-2022-49924, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-49924?
CVE-2022-49924 affects the Linux kernel specifically related to NFC functionality.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-49924?
The potential impacts of CVE-2022-49924 include memory leaks which could lead to degraded performance over time.
When was CVE-2022-49924 reported and resolved?
CVE-2022-49924 was reported in 2022 and has been resolved in subsequent kernel updates.