CVE-2022-49188: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: remoteproc: qcom_q6v5_mss: Fix some leaks in q6v5_alloc_memory_region The device_node pointer is returned by of_parse_phandle() or of_get_child_by_name() with refcount incremented. We should use of_node_put() on it when done. This function only call of_node_put(node) when of_address_to_resource succeeds, missing error cases.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.8 — 5.10.110
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.33
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.16.19
linux	linux_kernel	5.17 — 5.17.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07a5dcc4bed9d7cae54adf5aa10ff9f037a3204b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7d988735e757e111f9722de7cf1b40a84a48b1f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b9df3007b3cda4936cc50f5a7d2d30505a652828 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd4771ba2cf9e18473a42b5b70175e50d67a64bb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7210ca29a783c94478da02368731e4c9cf7cdb7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49188? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: remoteproc: qcom_q6v5_mss: Fix some leaks in q6v5_alloc_memory_region The device_node pointer is returned by of_parse_phandle() or of_get_child_by_name() with refcount incremented. We should use of_node_put() on it when done. This function only call of_node_put(node) when of_address_to_resource succeeds, missing error cases. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-49188? +

CVE-2022-49188 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49188? +

CVE-2022-49188 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-49188? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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