Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: host: Fix refcount leak in ehci_hcd_ppc_of_probe 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 | >= 2.6.29, < 4.14.291 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/038453b17fe30ea38f0f3c916e2ae2b7f8cef84ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a50c917c67dd0bc39c14de4a8b75a1d50fdce66Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/585d22a5624ef2b540c337665c72fea8cd33db50Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cbc3870ff356366842af3228dd8e7bc278e5eddPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e51a512c1079109bec4c80915e647692d583e79Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5c5b13cb45e2c88181308186b0001992cb41954Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b9c4a480cb0ada07154debf681454cbb55e30b59Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0a4b454486b23bb4d94ce49f490830ecc354040Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50153?
CVE-2022-50153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: host: Fix refcount leak in ehci_hcd_ppc_of_probe of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, ...
How severe is CVE-2022-50153?
CVE-2022-50153 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-2022-50153?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.