MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2022-50198

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: OMAP2+: Fix refcount leak in omap3xxx_prm_late_init of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented,...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: OMAP2+: Fix refcount leak in omap3xxx_prm_late_init of_find_matching_node() 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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.18, < 4.19.256

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-50198?

CVE-2022-50198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: OMAP2+: Fix refcount leak in omap3xxx_prm_late_init of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented,...

How severe is CVE-2022-50198?

CVE-2022-50198 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-2022-50198?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.