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CVE-2022-49437
IBM PowerPC Linux Kernel Refcount Leak Vulnerability
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/xive: Fix refcount leak in xive_spapr_init of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when done. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.

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Published Date :

Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

Exploitability Score :

Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
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-2022-49437.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d1fb9618bdd5a5fbf9a9eb75133da301d33721c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65f11ccdd746e0e7f0b469cc989ba43d4f30ecfe
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e806485d851986a2445267608f27cb4ba2ed774
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc62dde2a5f4ba14016fd9caec76f08d388f4b9c

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  • 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: powerpc/xive: Fix refcount leak in xive_spapr_init of_find_compatible_node() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when done. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d1fb9618bdd5a5fbf9a9eb75133da301d33721c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65f11ccdd746e0e7f0b469cc989ba43d4f30ecfe
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e806485d851986a2445267608f27cb4ba2ed774
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc62dde2a5f4ba14016fd9caec76f08d388f4b9c
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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