CVE-2022-50172 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.136/5.15.60/5.18.17/5.19.1 mt76 __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg memory leak

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.136/5.15.60/5.18.17/5.19.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function __mt76x02u_mcu_send_msg of the component mt76. The manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-50172. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.