Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/meson: encoder_cvbs: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_cvbs_init of_graph_get_remote_node() returns remote device nodepointer 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 | >= 5.17, < 5.18.18 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/51c36411ae27bf5f06c43462d2de2d4947ed33eaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d255ddbbf679aa47e041cbf68520fd985ed2279Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb5ac08d5bd8626c318bd80a5063263daab8fdb6Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50183?
CVE-2022-50183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/meson: encoder_cvbs: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_cvbs_init of_graph_get_remote_node() returns remote device nodepointer...
How severe is CVE-2022-50183?
CVE-2022-50183 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-2022-50183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.