CVE-2022-50431: ALSA: aoa: i2sbus: fix possible memory leak in i2sbus_add_dev()

Published Oct 1, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ALSA: aoa: i2sbus: fix possible memory leak in i2sbusadddev()

devsetname() in soundbusaddone() allocates memory for name, it need be freed when ofdeviceregister() fails, call soundbusdevput() to give up the reference that hold in deviceinitialize(), so that it can be freed in kobjectcleanup() when the refcount hit to 0. And other resources are also freed in i2sbusreleasedev(), so it can return 0 directly.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.18<4.9.332
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.298
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.264
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.223
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.153
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.77
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.0.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc2

Event History

Oct 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:42 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50431?

CVE-2022-50431 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for memory leaks in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-50431?

To fix CVE-2022-50431, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel provided by your Linux distribution.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-50431?

CVE-2022-50431 affects various versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 2.6.18 to 6.1-rc2.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-50431 have on my system?

CVE-2022-50431 may lead to increased memory usage, potentially affecting system performance.

5

Is CVE-2022-50431 exploitative in nature?

CVE-2022-50431 is not classified as exploitable, but it can lead to resource leaks that may impact system stability.

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