MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2022-49718

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/apple-aic: Fix refcount leak in aic_of_ic_init of_get_child_by_name() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/apple-aic: Fix refcount leak in aic_of_ic_init of_get_child_by_name() 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.

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>= 5.18, < 5.18.6

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-49718?

CVE-2022-49718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/apple-aic: Fix refcount leak in aic_of_ic_init of_get_child_by_name() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we...

How severe is CVE-2022-49718?

CVE-2022-49718 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-2022-49718?

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