Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: imx-hdmi: Fix refcount leak in imx_hdmi_probe of_find_device_by_node() takes reference, we should use put_device() to release it. when devm_kzalloc() fails, it doesn't have a put_device(), it will cause refcount leak. Add missing put_device() to fix this.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.46 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81b7edaabd44ba133006ad72056914eb36828d60Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8205a0114db10ec41bd2b748cdd7528632082ecaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf760e494ee5fa6bc2dc222f0098c741ad460801Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed46731d8e86c8d65f5fc717671e1f1f6c3146d2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49480?
CVE-2022-49480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: imx-hdmi: Fix refcount leak in imx_hdmi_probe of_find_device_by_node() takes reference, we should use put_device() to releas...
How severe is CVE-2022-49480?
CVE-2022-49480 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-2022-49480?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.