Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_get_ddr_timings() We should add the of_node_put() when breaking out of for_each_child_of_node() as it will automatically increase and decrease the refcount.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.7, < 4.9.331 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05215fb32010d4afb68fbdbb4d237df6e2d4567bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c6cac6fa4d08aea161f83d38117d733b3c3a000Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2680690f9ce4e6abbb4f559e97271c15b7eeda97Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ccab6e3376f8a22167c3b81468ae4f3e7d25f1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68c9c4e6495b825be3a8946df1a0148399555fe4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85a40bfb8e7a170abcf9dae2c0898a1983e48daaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4d0bd4388e1a39df47e8aaa044ef6a7ee626e48Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4f7eb83852a65b6f8dea7dcc42b7c76d4d9b0a3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/daaec4b3fe2297b022c6b2d6bf48b6e5265a60b9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50249?
CVE-2022-50249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_get_ddr_timings() We should add the of_node_put() when breaking out of for_each_child_of_n...
How severe is CVE-2022-50249?
CVE-2022-50249 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-2022-50249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.