Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc: qcom: ocmem: Fix refcount leak in of_get_ocmem of_parse_phandle() 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. of_node_put() will check NULL pointer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.137 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07aea6819d569d1e172227486655e4fb5bd4cdb9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a928b44cb303d5756e3bff2734921de8dce4f6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92a563fcf14b3093226fb36f12e9b5cf630c5a5dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1e4243c0dddeafb4ace6d9906d3f5129b81a9fePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed40a48d0a9166edb22e2b8efafea822e93dd79aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50196?
CVE-2022-50196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc: qcom: ocmem: Fix refcount leak in of_get_ocmem of_parse_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should...
How severe is CVE-2022-50196?
CVE-2022-50196 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-2022-50196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.