CVE-2022-49881 | Linux Kernel up to 4.19.266/5.4.224/5.10.154/5.15.78/6.0.8 wifi query_regdb_file alpha2 memory leak (Nessus ID 242218 / WID-SEC-2025-0922)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.19.266/5.4.224/5.10.154/5.15.78/6.0.8. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function query_regdb_file of the component wifi. Executing a manipulation of the argument alpha2 can lead to memory leak.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-49881. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.