Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: meson-mx-socinfo: Fix refcount leak in meson_mx_socinfo_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 | >= 4.15, < 4.19.256 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c1757480a6a61b8c3164ed371c359edb3928f12Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2691b8780f88e1b8b3578a5bc78a0011741bbd74Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69a64c77aafcf3c772264a36214937514e31ad82Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b28bf3e044f12db0fc18c42f58ae7fc3fa0144aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a4a33b3e898b13c750b1c0c9643516c7bf6473fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2106f38077e78afcb4bf98fdda3e162118cfb3dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e21744c6a0d4116a2d6ebccd947620ca4c952e92Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50209?
CVE-2022-50209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: meson-mx-socinfo: Fix refcount leak in meson_mx_socinfo_init of_find_matching_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremen...
How severe is CVE-2022-50209?
CVE-2022-50209 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-2022-50209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.