CVE-2022-50738 | Linux Kernel up to 6.0.18/6.1.4 IOTLB vhost_vdpa_process_iotlb_update memory leak (Nessus ID 279876 / WID-SEC-2025-2929)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.18/6.1.4. Affected by this issue is the function vhost_vdpa_process_iotlb_update of the component IOTLB Handler. Performing manipulation results in memory leak.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-50738. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.