CVE-2022-50565

CVE-2022-50565 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx() urbs does not be freed in exception paths in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx(). That will trigger memory leak. To fix it, add kfree() for urbs within "error" label. Compile tested only.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50565?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx() urbs does not be freed in exception paths in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx(). That will trigger memory leak. To fix it, add kfree() for urbs within "error" label. Compile tested only.
Is CVE-2022-50565 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50565?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50565 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-50565 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55663.
When was CVE-2022-50565 published?
CVE-2022-50565 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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