Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mips: cavium-octeon: Fix missing of_node_put() in octeon2_usb_clocks_start We should call of_node_put() for the reference 'uctl_node' returned by of_get_parent() which will increase the refcount. Otherwise, there will be a refcount leak bug.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.9.326 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b49707df679b5510ed06ace7378ddc2aec5c3fbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e39037e44d7fa3728686af146f9285ea197097dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7822d994eb9579a1df4cdbc315db090a041e50f3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a9f743ceead60ed454c46fbc3085ee9a79cbebbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d1afa0169a84dcd5b79901d792edeb8403684abPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a80016c40cc797c7f3e5a705b8e12ae447280335Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af87a469695dc2b2419b2fdff0bf41db5265b325Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c06166a484eece51916dd700a870e53356b7e1bcPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50017?
CVE-2022-50017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mips: cavium-octeon: Fix missing of_node_put() in octeon2_usb_clocks_start We should call of_node_put() for the reference 'uctl_no...
How severe is CVE-2022-50017?
CVE-2022-50017 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-2022-50017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.