CVE-2022-50809 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xhci: dbc: Fix memory leak in xhci_alloc_dbc() If DbC is already in use, then the allocated memory for the xhci_dbc struct doesn't get freed before returning NULL, which leads to a memleak.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's handling of the xHCI debug capability (DbC) feature. When DbC is already in use, the function responsible for allocating memory for the xhci_dbc structure fails to free the previously allocated memory before returning NULL. This oversight creates a memory leak, as the unfreed memory remains allocated but inaccessible, potentially leading to increased memory usage and degradation of system performance over time.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. The specific commit that fixes this issue is available in the Linux kernel stable tree.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Dec 30, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/103b459590e1eb4d80b02761eb36c7cae1d9b58e | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/116d6a6964986ea7eb516daa36128d270f1f248d | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69e67c804d09a6b1bcda1f4f242f151f813eeb4a | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d591b32e519603524a35b172156db71df9116902 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Dec 30, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |
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