CVE-2022-50732

CVE-2022-50732 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: staging: rtl8192u: Fix use after free in ieee80211_rx() We cannot dereference the "skb" pointer after calling ieee80211_monitor_rx(), because it is a use after free.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50732?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8192u: Fix use after free in ieee80211_rx() We cannot dereference the "skb" pointer after calling ieee80211_monitor_rx(), because it is a use after free.
Is CVE-2022-50732 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50732?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50732 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-50732 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55757.
When was CVE-2022-50732 published?
CVE-2022-50732 was published on 2025-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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