Review reviewHigh

CVE-2022-50248

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: fix double free on tx path. We see kernel crashes and lockups and KASAN errors related to ax210 firmware crashes. One of the KASAN dumps pointed at the tx path, and it appears there is indeed a way to double-free an skb. If iwl_mvm_tx_skb_sta returns non-zero, then the 'skb' sent into the method will be freed. But, in case where we build TSO skb buffer, the skb may also be freed in error case. So, return 0 in that particular error case and do cleanup manually. BUG: KASAN: use-after-free in __list_del_ent...

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.09.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: mvm: fix double free on tx path. We see kernel crashes and lockups and KASAN errors related to ax210 firmware crashes. One of the KASAN dumps pointed at the tx path, and it appears there is indeed a way to double-free an skb. If iwl_mvm_tx_skb_sta returns non-zero, then the 'skb' sent into the method will be freed. But, in case where we build TSO skb buffer, the skb may also be freed in error case. So, return 0 in that particular error case and do cleanup manually. BUG: KASAN: use-after-free in __list_del_ent...

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 08f7d8b69aaf137db8ee0a2d7c9e6cd6383ae250 < 0e1e311fd929c6a8dcfddcb4748c47b07e39821f, >= 08f7d8b69aaf137db8ee0a2d7c9e6cd6383ae250 < ae966649f665bc3868b935157dd4a3c31810dcc0, >= 08f7d8b69aaf137db8ee0a2d7c9e6cd6383ae250 < d8e32f1bf1a9183a6aad560c6688500222d24299, >= 08f7d8b69aaf137db8ee0a2d7c9e6cd6383ae250 < 8fabe41fba907e4fd826acbbdb42e09c681c515e, >= 08f7d8b69aaf137db8ee0a2d7c9e6cd6383ae250 < 3a2ecd1ec14075117ccb3e85f0fed224578ec228, >= 08f7d8b69aaf137db8ee0a2d7c9e6cd6383ae250 < 0473cbae2137b963bd0eaa74336131cb1d3bc6c3, >= 5.1, >= 5.1 < 5.4.229, >= 5.5 < 5.10.163, >= 5.11 < 5.15.86, >= 5.16 < 6.0.16, >= 6.1 < 6.1.2
Fixed versions
5.4.229, 5.10.163, 5.15.86, 6.0.16, 6.1.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-415