Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: maps: Fix refcount leak in of_flash_probe_versatile of_find_matching_node_and_match() 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.7, < 4.14.291 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33ec82a6d2b119938f26e5c8040ed5d92378eb54Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c8de6a838b7e0eb392754ac89dd66e698684342Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d67c8f74d804b20febf716ec96e9a475457ec60Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52ae2b14f76ef2d490337ddc0037bc37125be7b8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d5ddd8771fa9cabeb247fba5f6ab60d63f3fbcePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79e57889aa0d92a6d769bad808fb105e7b6ea495Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9124d51e01232a91da4034768a2a8d1688472179Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f516fbb63873ee23cba5b7c3d239677c30f13df8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50161?
CVE-2022-50161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: maps: Fix refcount leak in of_flash_probe_versatile of_find_matching_node_and_match() returns a node pointer with refcount in...
How severe is CVE-2022-50161?
CVE-2022-50161 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-2022-50161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.