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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2022-49683
Linux Kernel iio adi-axi-adc Refcount Leak
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: adc: adi-axi-adc: Fix refcount leak in adi_axi_adc_attach_client of_parse_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.

INFO

Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

March 11, 2025, 9:55 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Address refcount leak in adi_axi_adc_attach_client by calling of_node_put().
  • Apply the kernel patch for adi_axi_adc_attach_client.
  • Ensure of_node_put() is called for acquired node pointers.
  • Recompile and deploy the updated Linux kernel.
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-2022-49683.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/501652a2ad5450b4908e1f204ce75b2414c305b7 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eaa84e1605035a90a64d25b6cba79e89d188175 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab7bf025cee89db73c649216ddd2bc589c3d3862 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ada7b0c0dedafd7d059115adf49e48acba3153a8 Patch
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-49683 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 11, 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:5.19:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.11 from (excluding) 5.15.51 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 from (excluding) 5.18.8 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.8 from (excluding) 5.10.127
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/501652a2ad5450b4908e1f204ce75b2414c305b7 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eaa84e1605035a90a64d25b6cba79e89d188175 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab7bf025cee89db73c649216ddd2bc589c3d3862 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ada7b0c0dedafd7d059115adf49e48acba3153a8 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: iio: adc: adi-axi-adc: Fix refcount leak in adi_axi_adc_attach_client of_parse_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/501652a2ad5450b4908e1f204ce75b2414c305b7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eaa84e1605035a90a64d25b6cba79e89d188175
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab7bf025cee89db73c649216ddd2bc589c3d3862
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ada7b0c0dedafd7d059115adf49e48acba3153a8
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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