CVE-2022-50573

CVE-2022-50573 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: mt76: mt7915: fix mt7915_rate_txpower_get() resource leaks Coverity message: variable "buf" going out of scope leaks the storage. Addresses-Coverity-ID: 1527799 ("Resource leaks")

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50573?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7915: fix mt7915_rate_txpower_get() resource leaks Coverity message: variable "buf" going out of scope leaks the storage. Addresses-Coverity-ID: 1527799 ("Resource leaks")
Is CVE-2022-50573 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50573?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-50573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55655.
When was CVE-2022-50573 published?
CVE-2022-50573 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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