Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tty: serial: Fix refcount leak bug in ucc_uart.c In soc_info(), of_find_node_by_type() will return a node pointer with refcount incremented. We should use of_node_put() when it is not used anymore.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.25, < 4.9.326 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17c32546166d8a7d2579c4b57c8b16241f94a66bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59bc4c19d53bdac61ec952c01c6e864f5f0f8367Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81939c4fbc2d5c754d0f1c1f05149d4b70d751edPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8245e7d1d7f75a9255ad1e8146752e5051d528b8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca3fc1c38e4253bc019881301a28ea60b8b0bca3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d24d7bb2cd947676f9b71fb944d045e09b8b282fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec56f886f3bf0f15f7a3844d4c025e165b8e8de7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6ed634eedb1a8a6a8cb110a7695c7abb70ffcbfPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50019?
CVE-2022-50019 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tty: serial: Fix refcount leak bug in ucc_uart.c In soc_info(), of_find_node_by_type() will return a node pointer with refcount in...
How severe is CVE-2022-50019?
CVE-2022-50019 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-2022-50019?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.