VDB-324064 · CVE-2022-50284 · WID-SEC-2025-2053

Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1 ipc init_mqueue_fs memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects the function init_mqueue_fs of the component ipc. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory leak. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-50284. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1. This vulnerability affects the function init_mqueue_fs of the component ipc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipc: fix memory leak in init_mqueue_fs() When setup_mq_sysctls() failed in init_mqueue_fs(), mqueue_inode_cachep is not released. In order to fix this issue, the release path is reordered.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-50284 since 09/15/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 6.0.16 or 6.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 86273624a68d07f129dc182b8394f487ed4de484/28dad915abe46d38c5799a0c8130e9a2a1540385/12b677f2c697d61e5ddbcb6c1650050a39392f54 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2053). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Debian Linux
Amazon Linux 2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu Linux
SUSE Linux
Oracle Linux
IBM QRadar SIEM
SUSE openSUSE
Open Source Linux Kernel
RESF Rocky Linux
Dell Secure Connect Gateway
F5 F5OS

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.0.16/6.1.2
Patch: 86273624a68d07f129dc182b8394f487ed4de484/28dad915abe46d38c5799a0c8130e9a2a1540385/12b677f2c697d61e5ddbcb6c1650050a39392f54

Timelineinfo

09/15/2025 Advisory disclosed
09/15/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
09/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/10/2026 +117 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-50284 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-50284
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324064
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2053 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2025 18:15
Updated: 01/10/2026 15:35
Changes: 09/15/2025 18:15 (59), 09/17/2025 03:28 (7), 12/03/2025 22:57 (10), 12/28/2025 12:34 (1), 01/10/2026 15:35 (1)
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