Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dsa: microchip: ksz_common: Fix refcount leak bug In ksz_switch_register(), we should call of_node_put() for the reference returned by of_get_child_by_name() which has increased the refcount.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.9, < 5.15.58 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4165e02716518bbbe9c9104b39530d40928bc7ceMailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88ec2ff42da3ac93b2437dc52fe25cd4372148e6Mailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a14bd7475452c51835dd5a0cee4c8fa48dd0b539Mailing ListPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49591?
CVE-2022-49591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dsa: microchip: ksz_common: Fix refcount leak bug In ksz_switch_register(), we should call of_node_put() for the reference re...
How severe is CVE-2022-49591?
CVE-2022-49591 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-2022-49591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.