CVE-2022-50785

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fsi: occ: Prevent use after free Use get_device and put_device in the open and close functions to make sure the device doesn't get freed while a file descriptor is open. Also, lock around the freeing of the device buffer and check the buffer before using it in the submit function.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-12-30
Last modified 2026-08-04
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

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

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 5.16 and later are affected. Fixed in 5.19.17, 6.0.3, 6.1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 5.16
Fixed in
✓ 5.19.17 5.19.x ✓ 6.0.3 6.0.x ✓ 6.1

References

3 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-50785?

    CVE-2022-50785 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 5.16 onward and has been patched in 5.19.17, 6.0.3 and 6.1. CVE-2022-50785 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-50785?

    CVE-2022-50785 has a CVSS score of 7.8 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:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-50785?

    Yes. CVE-2022-50785 has been patched. Fixed versions include 5.19.17, 6.0.3 and 6.1. If you are running Linux kernel 5.16 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2022-50785 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2022-50785 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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