CVE-2022-49874

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: hyperv: fix possible memory leak in mousevsc_probe() If hid_add_device() returns error, it should call hid_destroy_device() to free hid_dev which is allocated in hid_allocate_device().

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-05-01 15:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 05:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-05-01 15:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:19 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-401

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 4.9.334
• Linux Kernel < 4.14.300
• Linux Kernel < 4.19.267
• Linux Kernel < 5.4.225
• Linux Kernel < 5.10.155
• Linux Kernel < 5.15.79
• Linux Kernel < 6.0.9
• Linux Kernel 6.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High