Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/meson: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_init of_find_device_by_node() takes reference, we should use put_device() to release it when not need anymore. Add missing put_device() in error path 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/50446ac34545580d073ff0dd154b796726772668Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7381076809586528e2a812a709e2758916318a99Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79b15eb0aa059b3a5bc60364ce82eb2cefac80dbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfcca6234b2a36d213f0cc1c127becc17680f7dfPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50188?
CVE-2022-50188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/meson: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_init of_find_device_by_node() takes reference, we should use put_device() to re...
How severe is CVE-2022-50188?
CVE-2022-50188 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-2022-50188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.