CVE-2022-50740 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.1 ath9k_hif_usb_dealloc_tx_urbs memory leak (Nessus ID 279867 / WID-SEC-2025-2929)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.1. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is the function ath9k_hif_usb_dealloc_tx_urbs. Performing manipulation results in memory leak.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-50740. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.