Review reviewHigh

CVE-2022-50413

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free We've already freed the assoc_data at this point, so need to use another copy of the AP (MLD) address instead.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.19%
8.85% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.09.19
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.19%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: fix use-after-free We've already freed the assoc_data at this point, so need to use another copy of the AP (MLD) address instead.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 81151ce462e533551f3284bfdb8e0f461c9220e6 < aebef10affe16228462af680b88751bf137e2856, >= 81151ce462e533551f3284bfdb8e0f461c9220e6 < 40fb87129049ec5876dabf4a4d4aed6642b31f1a, >= 6.0, >= 6.0 < 6.0.3
Fixed versions
6.0.3

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-416