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CVE-2022-50158
Linux Kernel MTD Partitions Refcount Leak
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: partitions: Fix refcount leak in parse_redboot_of of_get_child_by_name() 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.

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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

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
The Linux kernel is vulnerable to a refcount leak; update packages to resolve this.
  • Update the affected Linux packages.
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-2022-50158.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55d0f7da66dec93c4d53d0886a1555618079a900
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ec48ac18d8f9e002ce9bfbad32741086739e499
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ea607579d300b2f7fc997f3dd20949114565fcd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f7e62815cf3cbbcb1b8cb21649fb4dfdb3aa016
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e24af43d0cbe9f6aaa413c15ccce50bbbfd61e0e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3cc27198c5d78cdda60a55ae749f815cd1fe5eb
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-50158 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.

  • 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: mtd: partitions: Fix refcount leak in parse_redboot_of of_get_child_by_name() 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/55d0f7da66dec93c4d53d0886a1555618079a900
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ec48ac18d8f9e002ce9bfbad32741086739e499
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ea607579d300b2f7fc997f3dd20949114565fcd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f7e62815cf3cbbcb1b8cb21649fb4dfdb3aa016
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e24af43d0cbe9f6aaa413c15ccce50bbbfd61e0e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3cc27198c5d78cdda60a55ae749f815cd1fe5eb
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