Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: meson: Fix refcount leak in meson_smp_prepare_cpus 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 | >= 4.15, < 4.19.252 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e1bcd33478ef44e63a45457055060b5fe4118adPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34d2cd3fccced12b958b8848e3eff0ee4296764cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cf8ece9113242c10f83c7675ea4f4f67959ee43Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d90607e7e6afa89768b0aaa915b58bd2b849276Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7208101ded1e9dcc52c8f0f8b16474211c871c1aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5fbf4f74c94fd60d5e9bf9f7f8268c3601562caPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49656?
CVE-2022-49656 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: meson: Fix refcount leak in meson_smp_prepare_cpus of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented...
How severe is CVE-2022-49656?
CVE-2022-49656 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-2022-49656?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.