Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: cns3xxx: Fix refcount leak in cns3xxx_init 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 | >= 3.10, < 4.9.321 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ba904b6b16e08de5aed7c1349838d9cd0d178c5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45bebbc8cea7d586a6216dc62814bdb380b9b29bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68d4303bf59662b64bd555e2aa0518282d20aa4fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8b84e01ca94e2e1f5492353e9c24dab520b2e5bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c980392af1473d6d5662f70d8089c8e6d85144a4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1359e4129ad43e43972a28838b87291c51de23dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da3ee7cd2f15922ad88a7ca6deee2eafdc7cd214Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc5170aae24e04068fd5ea125d06c0ab51f48a27Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49677?
CVE-2022-49677 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: cns3xxx: Fix refcount leak in cns3xxx_init of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we sho...
How severe is CVE-2022-49677?
CVE-2022-49677 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-2022-49677?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.