Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: regulator: scmi: Fix refcount leak in scmi_regulator_probe of_find_node_by_name() 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 | >= 5.11, < 5.15.46 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/299a002161c7bfb72e99ba45e5b660aecc344ea0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a59c763ef9b68c711dc2fd2ef4a6648da5480eePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68d6c8476fd4f448e70e0ab31ff972838ac41daePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ebbfa73d69909b7c737f599fd4ebd42318fc881Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49466?
CVE-2022-49466 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: regulator: scmi: Fix refcount leak in scmi_regulator_probe of_find_node_by_name() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented...
How severe is CVE-2022-49466?
CVE-2022-49466 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-2022-49466?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.