CVE-2022-50551 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.1 firmware.c brcmf_fw_alloc_request out-of-bounds

October 7, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.1. This impacts the function brcmf_fw_alloc_request of the file drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/firmware.c. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2022-50551. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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