MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2022-49676

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: samsung: exynos5422-dmc: Fix refcount leak in of_get_dram_timings of_parse_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount ...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: samsung: exynos5422-dmc: Fix refcount leak in of_get_dram_timings of_parse_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. This function doesn't call of_node_put() in some error paths. To unify the structure, Add put_node label and goto it on errors.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.127

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-49676?

CVE-2022-49676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: samsung: exynos5422-dmc: Fix refcount leak in of_get_dram_timings of_parse_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount ...

How severe is CVE-2022-49676?

CVE-2022-49676 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-2022-49676?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.