Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: Fix refcount leak in axxia_boot_secondary 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 | >= 3.16, < 4.9.321 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29ca9c4efacccdc15104a8d4bf10b5183fc92840Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c19fe3f04f4f4e7a2b722c2fd3c98356fc1d72bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44a5b3a073e5aaa5720929dba95b2725eb32bb65Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d9c60e868f7cf8e09956e7d5bb44d807d712699Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71e12e5b02674459a24f16e965255d63b31fe049Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c7ff68daa93d8c4cdea482da4f2429c0398fcdePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9b76c232a1ce4cbf27862097f7eb634dcc779ebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b385cb59aac8d61c29bc72ebf3d19a536914af96Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49679?
CVE-2022-49679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: Fix refcount leak in axxia_boot_secondary of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we shou...
How severe is CVE-2022-49679?
CVE-2022-49679 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-2022-49679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.