Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/mcde: Fix refcount leak in mcde_dsi_bind Every iteration of for_each_available_child_of_node() decrements the reference counter of the previous node. There is no decrement when break out from the loop and results in refcount leak. Add missing of_node_put() to fix this.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.3, < 5.4.211 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3123ae6fdd4013d24a3a4877084b14e917faae5cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32c827e30bb44ae809950a9efab59e98e44d30e5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a149169e4a2f9127022fec6ef5d71b4e804b3b9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7214902de5b1fb2b632a7b8b3b9540e41aabab38Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87c35bbefdfa3c5edfb8c80f5c04717aaacc629dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f57699a9b66ea11f000f56d1f1179059239b8690Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50176?
CVE-2022-50176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/mcde: Fix refcount leak in mcde_dsi_bind Every iteration of for_each_available_child_of_node() decrements the reference counte...
How severe is CVE-2022-50176?
CVE-2022-50176 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-2022-50176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.