Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/meson: encoder_hdmi: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_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 | >= 5.15.33, < 5.15.61 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/013e67e7dd898170cbf54981cf1ed7616f822566Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/275fed7142fff5b27e176e53508196715043de5cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/994bc82df85564d948037f1dfdd47c907e8a084bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d82a5a4aae9d0203234737caed1bf470aa317568Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50184?
CVE-2022-50184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/meson: encoder_hdmi: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_init of_graph_get_remote_node() returns remote device nodepointer...
How severe is CVE-2022-50184?
CVE-2022-50184 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-2022-50184?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.