CVE-2022-50308
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2025-12-04

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: qcom: Add checks for devm_kcalloc As the devm_kcalloc may return NULL, the return value needs to be checked to avoid NULL poineter dereference.
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Published
2025-09-15
Last Modified
2025-12-04
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2022-50308
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 5.10 (inc) to 5.10.163 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.11 (inc) to 5.15.86 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.16 (inc) to 6.0.16 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.1 (inc) to 6.1.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves the function devm_kcalloc, which may return NULL. The issue is that the return value was not properly checked, leading to a potential NULL pointer dereference. The fix adds checks to ensure the return value is validated before use.

Impact Analysis

If the vulnerability is exploited, it could cause the Linux kernel to dereference a NULL pointer, potentially leading to system crashes or instability.

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