CVE-2022-50254: media: ov8865: Fix an error handling path in ov8865_probe()
Published Sep 15, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: ov8865: Fix an error handling path in ov8865probe()
The commit in Fixes also introduced some new error handling which should goto the existing error handling path. Otherwise some resources leak.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.17<6.0.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-50254?
CVE-2022-50254 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2022-50254?
To fix CVE-2022-50254, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-50254?
CVE-2022-50254 affects various Linux kernel versions that implement the ov8865 driver.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-50254?
The potential impacts of CVE-2022-50254 include resource leaks due to improper error handling in the ov8865 driver.
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When was CVE-2022-50254 published?
CVE-2022-50254 was published on December 12, 2022.