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CVE-2022-50153
Linux Kernel USB Host EHCI Refcount Leak
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: host: Fix refcount leak in ehci_hcd_ppc_of_probe 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 :

June 18, 2025, 11:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

June 18, 2025, 1:47 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-50153 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to address the USB host EHCI refcount leak vulnerability.
  • Update the Linux kernel packages.
  • Reboot the system after updating.
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-2022-50153.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/038453b17fe30ea38f0f3c916e2ae2b7f8cef84e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a50c917c67dd0bc39c14de4a8b75a1d50fdce66
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/585d22a5624ef2b540c337665c72fea8cd33db50
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cbc3870ff356366842af3228dd8e7bc278e5edd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e51a512c1079109bec4c80915e647692d583e79
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5c5b13cb45e2c88181308186b0001992cb41954
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b9c4a480cb0ada07154debf681454cbb55e30b59
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0a4b454486b23bb4d94ce49f490830ecc354040
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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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.

  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Jun. 18, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: host: Fix refcount leak in ehci_hcd_ppc_of_probe 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/038453b17fe30ea38f0f3c916e2ae2b7f8cef84e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a50c917c67dd0bc39c14de4a8b75a1d50fdce66
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/585d22a5624ef2b540c337665c72fea8cd33db50
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cbc3870ff356366842af3228dd8e7bc278e5edd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e51a512c1079109bec4c80915e647692d583e79
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5c5b13cb45e2c88181308186b0001992cb41954
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b9c4a480cb0ada07154debf681454cbb55e30b59
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0a4b454486b23bb4d94ce49f490830ecc354040
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