CVE-2022-50663: net: stmmac: fix possible memory leak in stmmac_dvr_probe()

Published Dec 9, 2025

Updated

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

net: stmmac: fix possible memory leak in stmmacdvrprobe()

The bitmapfree() should be called to free priv->afxdpzcqps when createsinglethreadworkqueue() fails, otherwise there will be a memory leak, so we add the err path errorwqinit to fix it.

Affected Software

123 affected componentsFixes available

linux/kernel

debian/linux<6.1.4-1

6.1.4-1

debian/linux<6.1.4-1

6.1.4-1

debian/linux<6.1.4-1

6.1.4-1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-oem*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15<5.15.0-1033.37~20.04.1

5.15.0-1033.37~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1035.42~20.04.1

5.15.0-1035.42~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15<5.15.0-1031.38~20.04.1

5.15.0-1031.38~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-69.76~20.04.1

5.15.0-69.76~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1027.32~20.04.1

5.15.0-1027.32~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-69.76~20.04.1

5.15.0-69.76~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15<5.15.0-1014.14~20.04.1

5.15.0-1014.14~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15<5.15.0-1032.38~20.04.1

5.15.0-1032.38~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15<5.15.0-1030.34~20.04.1

5.15.0-1030.34~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi2*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*

ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-69.76

5.15.0-69.76

ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1033.37

5.15.0-1033.37

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1035.42

5.15.0-1035.42

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<5.15.0-1035.42.1

5.15.0-1035.42.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1031.38

5.15.0-1031.38

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1030.35

5.15.0-1030.35

ubuntu/linux-gkeop<5.15.0-1017.22

5.15.0-1017.22

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1027.30

5.15.0-1027.30

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1027.32

5.15.0-1027.32

ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1030.35

5.15.0-1030.35

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-69.76

5.15.0-69.76

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1023.23

5.15.0-1023.23

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.15.0-1032.38

5.15.0-1032.38

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1026.28

5.15.0-1026.28

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.15.0-1015.17

5.15.0-1015.17

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime<5.15.0-1023.28

5.15.0-1023.28

ubuntu/linux-realtime<5.15.0-1034.37

5.15.0-1034.37

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-vmware*

linux/kernel>=5.13.0<5.15.86

5.15.86

linux/kernel>=5.16.0<6.0.16

6.0.16

linux/kernel>=6.1.0<6.1.2

6.1.2

debian/linux

6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.116-17.2.15-17.3.4-1

Remediation

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Compensating control
In net/stmmac stmmac_dvr_probe(), call bitmap_free(priv->af_xdp_zc_qps) on the error_wq_init path when create_singlethread_workqueue() fails.

Event History

Dec 9, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:29 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:29 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via OSV·01:29 AM

DescriptionAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:17 PM

Description

Nov 11, 2026

Data Sourced

via OSV·09:37 AM

Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50663?

CVE-2022-50663 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory leaks.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50663?

To fix CVE-2022-50663, ensure that the relevant patches are applied to the Linux kernel to address the memory leak.

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-50663?

CVE-2022-50663 affects the Linux kernel, particularly systems using the stmmac driver.

Can CVE-2022-50663 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2022-50663 does not appear to be a remote exploitation vulnerability, but could impact system stability.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-50663?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2022-50663; updating your Linux kernel to the latest version is recommended.

CVE-2022-50663: net: stmmac: fix possible memory leak in stmmac_dvr_probe()

Affected Software

Remediation

Event History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50663?

How do I fix CVE-2022-50663?

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-50663?

Can CVE-2022-50663 be exploited remotely?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-50663?

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