CVE-2022-50407: crypto: hisilicon/qm - increase the memory of local variables
Published Sep 18, 2025
·Updated
crypto: hisilicon/qm - increase the memory of local variables
Affected Software
4 affected components
Linux Kernel
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<6.0.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1<6.1.2
Event History
Sep 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-50407?
CVE-2022-50407 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-50407?
To mitigate CVE-2022-50407, update to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.
3
What does CVE-2022-50407 affect?
CVE-2022-50407 affects the Linux kernel's crypto subsystem, specifically related to the hisilicon/qm component.
4
What types of attacks can CVE-2022-50407 facilitate?
CVE-2022-50407 can potentially allow for stack overflow attacks if exploited by malicious actors.
5
When was CVE-2022-50407 discovered?
CVE-2022-50407 was reported and became publicly known in early 2023.