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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2022-50184
drm/meson: encoder_hdmi: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_init
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/meson: encoder_hdmi: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_init of_graph_get_remote_node() returns remote device nodepointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when done. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.

INFO

Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

Nov. 19, 2025, 12:51 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
Apply the patch to fix a reference count leak in the Linux kernel's HDMI encoder.
  • Apply the provided patch to the kernel source.
  • Recompile and install the updated kernel.
  • Reboot the system to use the new 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-2022-50184.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/013e67e7dd898170cbf54981cf1ed7616f822566 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/275fed7142fff5b27e176e53508196715043de5c Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/994bc82df85564d948037f1dfdd47c907e8a084b Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d82a5a4aae9d0203234737caed1bf470aa317568 Patch
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-50184 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]

    Nov. 19, 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.19 up to (excluding) 5.19.2 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.15.33 up to (excluding) 5.15.61 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16.19 up to (excluding) 5.18.18
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/013e67e7dd898170cbf54981cf1ed7616f822566 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/275fed7142fff5b27e176e53508196715043de5c Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/994bc82df85564d948037f1dfdd47c907e8a084b Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d82a5a4aae9d0203234737caed1bf470aa317568 Types: Patch
  • 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: drm/meson: encoder_hdmi: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_init of_graph_get_remote_node() returns remote device nodepointer 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/013e67e7dd898170cbf54981cf1ed7616f822566
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/275fed7142fff5b27e176e53508196715043de5c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/994bc82df85564d948037f1dfdd47c907e8a084b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d82a5a4aae9d0203234737caed1bf470aa317568
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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