Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1 marvell_cn10k tad_pmu_init state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function tad_pmu_init of the component marvell_cn10k. The manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-50632. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.15/6.1.1. Affected is the function tad_pmu_init of the component marvell_cn10k. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drivers: perf: marvell_cn10k: Fix hotplug callback leak in tad_pmu_init() tad_pmu_init() won't remove the callback added by cpuhp_setup_state_multi() when platform_driver_register() failed. Remove the callback by cpuhp_remove_multi_state() in fail path. Similar to the handling of arm_ccn_init() in commit 26242b330093 ("bus: arm-ccn: Prevent hotplug callback leak")

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-50632 since 12/09/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/28/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 278089 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50632), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.0.16 or 6.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 367404bfd1aa87b2a50059cd8edc6c12c367cd15/7772f4de934123ccd7c7cdc1dc4e46fdd5d767fb/973ae93d80d9d262f695eb485a1902b74c4b9098 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 databases at Tenable (278089) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2765). 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
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • RESF Rocky Linux

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Nessus ID: 278089
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50632

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.0.16/6.1.2
Patch: 367404bfd1aa87b2a50059cd8edc6c12c367cd15/7772f4de934123ccd7c7cdc1dc4e46fdd5d767fb/973ae93d80d9d262f695eb485a1902b74c4b9098

Timelineinfo

12/09/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/09/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/28/2026 +109 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-50632 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-50632
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334884
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2765 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2025 07:35
Updated: 03/28/2026 13:22
Changes: 12/09/2025 07:35 (59), 12/09/2025 12:45 (7), 12/11/2025 14:11 (2), 03/28/2026 13:22 (1)
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