CVE-2022-49717
Linux Kernel irqchip/apple-aic Reference Count Leak Vulnerability
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/apple-aic: Fix refcount leak in build_fiq_affinity of_find_node_by_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 7, 2025, 8:44 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 provided patch to the Linux kernel.
- Ensure of_node_put() is called for all acquired nodes.
- Recompile and deploy the updated 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-2022-49717.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dc14cebe5dc053434b507bb24e6821cb795050f | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1ac803f47cb1615468f35cf1ccb553c52087301 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 07, 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.18 from (excluding) 5.18.6 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dc14cebe5dc053434b507bb24e6821cb795050f Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1ac803f47cb1615468f35cf1ccb553c52087301 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: irqchip/apple-aic: Fix refcount leak in build_fiq_affinity of_find_node_by_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/2dc14cebe5dc053434b507bb24e6821cb795050f Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1ac803f47cb1615468f35cf1ccb553c52087301