Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: Avoid a bad reference count on CPU node In the parse_perf_domain function, if the call to of_parse_phandle_with_args returns an error, then the reference to the CPU device node that was acquired at the start of the function would not be properly decremented. Address this by declaring the variable with the __free(device_node) cleanup attribute.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.55 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f41f383b5a61a2bf6429a449ebba7fb08179d81Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47cb1d9278f179df8250304ec41009e3e836a926Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c3d8387839252f1a0fc6367f314446e4a2ebd0b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77f88b17387a017416babf1e6488fa17682287e2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0f02536fffbbec71aced36d52a765f8c4493dc2Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50012?
CVE-2024-50012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: Avoid a bad reference count on CPU node In the parse_perf_domain function, if the call to of_parse_phandle_with_args retu...
How severe is CVE-2024-50012?
CVE-2024-50012 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-2024-50012?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.