CVE-2022-50723
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Memory Leak in Linux bnxt_en Driver Fixed in bnxt_nvm_test

Publication date: 2025-12-24

Last updated on: 2025-12-24

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxt_en: fix memory leak in bnxt_nvm_test() Free the kzalloc'ed buffer before returning in the success path.

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Published
2025-12-24
Last Modified
2025-12-24
Generated
2026-07-06
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2022-50723
EUVD
EUVD-2022-55766

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linux linux_kernel *

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a memory leak in the Linux kernel's bnxt_en driver, specifically in the bnxt_nvm_test() function. The issue occurs because a buffer allocated with kzalloc is not freed properly on the success path, leading to a memory leak.

Impact Analysis

The memory leak can cause increased memory usage over time, potentially leading to reduced system performance or stability issues if the leaked memory accumulates.

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