SB20251226162 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel 802



SB20251226162 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel 802

Published: December 26, 2025 Updated: December 31, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251226162
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-50697)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the mrp_join_timer(), mrp_periodic_timer(), mrp_init_applicant() and mrp_uninit_applicant() functions in net/802/mrp.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.