CVE-2022-50837
Published Dec 30, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dsa: tag_8021q: avoid leaking ctx on dsa_tag_8021q_register() error path If dsa_tag_8021q_setup() fails, for example due to the inability of the device to install a VLAN, the tag_8021q context of the switch will leak. Make sure it is freed on the error path.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-50837? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: dsa: tag_8021q: avoid leaking ctx on dsa_tag_8021q_register() error path
If dsa_tag_8021q_setup() fails, for example due to the inability of the
device to install a VLAN, the tag_8021q context of the switch will leak.
Make sure it is freed on the error path.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-50837? +
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