CVE-2022-50479: drm/amd: fix potential memory leak

Published Oct 4, 2025
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Updated

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

drm/amd: fix potential memory leak

This patch fix potential memory leak (clksrc) when function run into last return NULL.

s/free/kfree/ - Alex

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<6.0.3

Event History

Oct 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50479?

CVE-2022-50479 is categorized as a low severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-50479?

To mitigate CVE-2022-50479, users should update their Linux kernel to the latest version provided by their distribution.

3

What is the nature of CVE-2022-50479?

CVE-2022-50479 addresses a potential memory leak issue identified in the Linux kernel's drm/amd subsystem.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-50479?

CVE-2022-50479 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that include the vulnerable code before the patch was applied.

5

Is CVE-2022-50479 actively being exploited?

As of the last update, no active exploitation of CVE-2022-50479 has been reported.

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