CVE-2022-50017: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mips: cavium-octeon: Fix missing of_node_put() in octeon2_usb_clocks_start We should call of_node_put() for the reference 'uctl_node' returned by of_get_parent() which will increase the refcount. Otherwise, there will be a refcount leak bug.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 4.9.326
linux	linux_kernel	4.10 — 4.14.291
linux	linux_kernel	4.15 — 4.19.256
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.211
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.138
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.63
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.19.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b49707df679b5510ed06ace7378ddc2aec5c3fb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e39037e44d7fa3728686af146f9285ea197097d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7822d994eb9579a1df4cdbc315db090a041e50f3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a9f743ceead60ed454c46fbc3085ee9a79cbebb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d1afa0169a84dcd5b79901d792edeb8403684ab https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a80016c40cc797c7f3e5a705b8e12ae447280335 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af87a469695dc2b2419b2fdff0bf41db5265b325 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c06166a484eece51916dd700a870e53356b7e1bc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50017? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mips: cavium-octeon: Fix missing of_node_put() in octeon2_usb_clocks_start We should call of_node_put() for the reference 'uctl_node' returned by of_get_parent() which will increase the refcount. Otherwise, there will be a refcount leak bug. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50017? +

CVE-2022-50017 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-2022-50017? +

CVE-2022-50017 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-2022-50017? +

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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