CVE-2022-50784

CVE-2022-50784 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: iwlwifi: mei: fix potential NULL-ptr deref after clone If cloning the SKB fails, don't try to use it, but rather return as if we should pass it. Coverity CID: 1503456

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50784?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mei: fix potential NULL-ptr deref after clone If cloning the SKB fails, don't try to use it, but rather return as if we should pass it. Coverity CID: 1503456
Is CVE-2022-50784 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50784?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50784 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-50784 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205770.
When was CVE-2022-50784 published?
CVE-2022-50784 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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