Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: intel: platform: fix error path in device_for_each_child_node() The device_for_each_child_node() loop requires calls to fwnode_handle_put() upon early returns to decrement the refcount of the child node and avoid leaking memory if that error path is triggered. There is one early returns within that loop in intel_platform_pinctrl_prepare_community(), but fwnode_handle_put() is missing. Instead of adding the missing call, the scoped version of the loop can be used to simplify the code and avoid mistakes in the future if new early returns are added, as the child node is only used for parsing, and it is never assigned.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.11.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16a6d2e685e8f9a2f51dd5a363d3f97fcad35e22Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be3f7b9f995a6c2ee02767a0319929a2a98adf69Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50197?
CVE-2024-50197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: intel: platform: fix error path in device_for_each_child_node() The device_for_each_child_node() loop requires calls to f...
How severe is CVE-2024-50197?
CVE-2024-50197 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-2024-50197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.