Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mt76: mt7915: Fix PCI device refcount leak in mt7915_pci_init_hif2() As comment of pci_get_device() says, it returns a pci_device with its refcount increased. We need to call pci_dev_put() to decrease the refcount. Save the return value of pci_get_device() and call pci_dev_put() to decrease the refcount.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.12, < 6.0.16 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d4b9c7e81f3a4df27749ebecb426b145e68be2aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5938196cc188ba4323bc6357f5ac55127d715888Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8abc6579667129afd13ff2ccb0319ba3f46e6995Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50464?
CVE-2022-50464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mt76: mt7915: Fix PCI device refcount leak in mt7915_pci_init_hif2() As comment of pci_get_device() says, it returns a pci_device ...
How severe is CVE-2022-50464?
CVE-2022-50464 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-2022-50464?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.