Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: bcm: Fix refcount leak in bcm_kona_smc_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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.10, < 4.14.291 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02b658bfb26452f2c13e4577a13ab802f89a6642Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5afe042c889437de83f38a9d73d145742fb4f65fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62d719d31ec667276d7375b64542b080cf187797Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75866df2b1d673df5b7781e565ada753a7895f04Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91e7f04f53e680bc72f0a9a5c682ab652100b9c8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc7f487395f208fd9af69e9a807815e10435aba7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6964cb9ac7a43bf78e7d60126e2722992de2ea1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb23389a2458c2e4bfd6c86a513cbbe1c4d35e76Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50207?
CVE-2022-50207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: bcm: Fix refcount leak in bcm_kona_smc_init of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we shou...
How severe is CVE-2022-50207?
CVE-2022-50207 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-2022-50207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.