Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/xive: Fix refcount leak in xive_spapr_init of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when done. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14, < 5.15.46 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d1fb9618bdd5a5fbf9a9eb75133da301d33721cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65f11ccdd746e0e7f0b469cc989ba43d4f30ecfePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e806485d851986a2445267608f27cb4ba2ed774Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc62dde2a5f4ba14016fd9caec76f08d388f4b9cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49437?
CVE-2022-49437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/xive: Fix refcount leak in xive_spapr_init of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we ...
How severe is CVE-2022-49437?
CVE-2022-49437 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-2022-49437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.