Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affects WiFi Drivers

CVE-2022-50629

What is CVE-2022-50629?

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel specifically affecting the WiFi drivers. This flaw occurs during the execution of the rsi_coex_attach() function, where the coex_cb structure is not properly freed if the rsi_create_kthread() call fails. This can lead to unintended memory consumption within the system, potentially impacting performance and stability.

References