Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fsl/fman: Fix refcount handling of fman-related devices In mac_probe() there are multiple calls to of_find_device_by_node(), fman_bind() and fman_port_bind() which takes references to of_dev->dev. Not all references taken by these calls are released later on error path in mac_probe() and in mac_remove() which lead to reference leaks. Add references release.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 6.6.59 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dec67e0d9fbb087c2ab17bf1bd17208231c3bb1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c2a3619d565fe16bf59b0a047bab103a2ee4490Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ed4334fc9512f934fe2ae9c4cf7f8142e451b8bPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50166?
CVE-2024-50166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fsl/fman: Fix refcount handling of fman-related devices In mac_probe() there are multiple calls to of_find_device_by_node(), fman_...
How severe is CVE-2024-50166?
CVE-2024-50166 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-2024-50166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.