Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: exynos: Fix refcount leak in exynos_map_pmu of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak. of_node_put() checks null pointer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 4.9.321 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31d09571bb071c20f6bdc0bb7ac1ef8dd2987c04Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/545ae5cbae839ce39bfe09828e413f1c916082dePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68f28d52e6cbab8dcfa249cac4356d1d0573e868Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7571bcecf01b69f0d3ec60ca41ce5d4c75411a4aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4c79525042a4a7df96b73477feaf232fe44ae81Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d23f76018e17618559da9eea179d137362023f95Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9b77a52937582a5b99a5a07e4ef1e2f48f87347Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc354856e9fad9cd36e2ad28f9da70716025055aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49680?
CVE-2022-49680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: exynos: Fix refcount leak in exynos_map_pmu of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we shou...
How severe is CVE-2022-49680?
CVE-2022-49680 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-2022-49680?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.