Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/iommu: Add missing of_node_put in iommu_init_early_dart The device_node pointer is returned by of_find_compatible_node with refcount incremented. We should use of_node_put() to avoid the refcount leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.198 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57b742a5b8945118022973e6416b71351df512fbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e3f1dfb9e21733d7276bc9ccea4daada163f2baPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8657e8ea23325949091da72453ba84fb73cc2bd9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb4f2dc513e99c5d0485661f114e4dda73612d10Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/df6d8b689252c0acc0448d4ae3d33f2d6db048abPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfc308d6f29aa28463deb9a12278a85a382385caPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49431?
CVE-2022-49431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/iommu: Add missing of_node_put in iommu_init_early_dart The device_node pointer is returned by of_find_compatible_node wit...
How severe is CVE-2022-49431?
CVE-2022-49431 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-49431?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.