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CVE-2022-3542

kernel: A flaw in bnx2x_tpa_stop in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/bnx2x/bnx2x_cmn.c lead to memory leak

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

3.3

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

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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 · 3.3
CVSS: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