CVE-2022-50189

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tools/power turbostat: Fix file pointer leak Currently if a fscanf fails then an early return leaks an open file pointer. Fix this by fclosing the file before the return. Detected using static analysis with cppcheck: tools/power/x86/turbostat/turbostat.c:2039:3: error: Resource leak: fp [resourceLeak]

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-06-18
Last modified 2026-01-23
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

7.1

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-772

CVE-2022-50189 is a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability

What is Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime?

The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 5.19 and later are affected. Fixed in 5.19.2, 6.0 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 5.19
Fixed in
✓ 5.19.2 5.19.x ✓ 6.0

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-50189 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-50189?

    CVE-2022-50189 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime flaw (CWE-772) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.19 onward and has been patched in 5.19.2 and 6.0. CVE-2022-50189 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-50189?

    CVE-2022-50189 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-50189?

    Yes — CVE-2022-50189 has been patched. Fixed versions include 5.19.2 and 6.0. If you are running Linux kernel 5.19 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2022-50189 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2022-50189 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime (CWE-772)?

    The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended. View CWE-772 on MITRE CWE →

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