CVE-2022-49237
Ath11k Kernel Node Pointer Reference Leak Vulnerability
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ath11k: add missing of_node_put() to avoid leak The node pointer is returned by of_find_node_by_type() or of_parse_phandle() with refcount incremented. Calling of_node_put() to aovid the refcount leak.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 18, 2025, 7:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest kernel patches.
- Recompile the kernel with the fix.
- Reboot the system to apply changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-49237.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d38faef0de1756994b3d95e47b2302842f729e2 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d51cb010b20d70b16dc6e4341bf29d6c5b32564 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE NVD-CWE-Other Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.17 up to (excluding) 5.17.2 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d38faef0de1756994b3d95e47b2302842f729e2 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d51cb010b20d70b16dc6e4341bf29d6c5b32564 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ath11k: add missing of_node_put() to avoid leak The node pointer is returned by of_find_node_by_type() or of_parse_phandle() with refcount incremented. Calling of_node_put() to aovid the refcount leak. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d38faef0de1756994b3d95e47b2302842f729e2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d51cb010b20d70b16dc6e4341bf29d6c5b32564