CVE-2022-50479: drm/amd: fix potential memory leak
Published Oct 4, 2025
·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.