CVE-2022-3542
kernel: A flaw in bnx2x_tpa_stop in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/bnx2x/bnx2x_cmn.c lead to memory leak
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 30, 2022
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A memory leak flaw was found in bnx2x_tpa_stop in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/bnx2x/bnx2x_cmn.c in the bnx2x sub-component in the Linux Kernel. This flaw may allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
This flaw can be mitigated by preventing the affected bnx2x kernel module from loading during the boot time, ensure the module is added into the blacklist file.
Refer to:
How do I blacklist a kernel module to prevent it from loading automatically?
https://access.redhat.com/solutions/41278
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 3.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime