Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: sparcspkr - fix refcount leak in bbc_beep_probe of_find_node_by_path() calls of_find_node_opts_by_path(), which 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 | >= 2.6.26, < 4.9.318 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1124e39fea0e2fdb4202f95b716cb97cc7de7cc7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f51db16cb740ff90086189a1ef2581eab665591Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/353bc58ac6c782d4dcde9136a91d1f90867938fePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/418b6a3e12f75638abc5673eb76cb32127d0ab13Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e07ccc7d56130f760d23f67a70c45366c07debcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73d6f42d8d86648bec2e73d34fe1648cb6d23e08Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbc2b0ce6042dd3117827f10ea8cb67e0ab786daPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8994b30d71d64d5dcc9bc0edbfdf367171aa96fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f13064b0f2c651a3fbb0749932795c6fd21556a8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49438?
CVE-2022-49438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: sparcspkr - fix refcount leak in bbc_beep_probe of_find_node_by_path() calls of_find_node_opts_by_path(), which returns a n...
How severe is CVE-2022-49438?
CVE-2022-49438 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-2022-49438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.