CVE-2022-50882
Published Dec 30, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: uvcvideo: Fix memory leak in uvc_gpio_parse Previously the unit buffer was allocated before checking the IRQ for privacy GPIO. In case of error, the unit buffer was leaked. Allocate the unit buffer after the IRQ to avoid it. Addresses-Coverity-ID: 1474639 ("Resource leak")
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-50882? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: uvcvideo: Fix memory leak in uvc_gpio_parse
Previously the unit buffer was allocated before checking the IRQ for
privacy GPIO. In case of error, the unit buffer was leaked.
Allocate the unit buffer after the IRQ to avoid it.
Addresses-Coverity-ID: 1474639 ("Resource leak")
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-50882? +
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