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CVE-2022-50209
"Meson-MX-SOCInfo Linux Kernel Refcount Leak"
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: meson-mx-socinfo: Fix refcount leak in meson_mx_socinfo_init of_find_matching_node() 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

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-50209 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 packages to address the refcount leak vulnerability.
  • Update the affected packages.
  • Reboot the system if required.
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-2022-50209.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c1757480a6a61b8c3164ed371c359edb3928f12
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2691b8780f88e1b8b3578a5bc78a0011741bbd74
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69a64c77aafcf3c772264a36214937514e31ad82
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b28bf3e044f12db0fc18c42f58ae7fc3fa0144a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a4a33b3e898b13c750b1c0c9643516c7bf6473f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2106f38077e78afcb4bf98fdda3e162118cfb3d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e21744c6a0d4116a2d6ebccd947620ca4c952e92
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-50209 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: meson-mx-socinfo: Fix refcount leak in meson_mx_socinfo_init of_find_matching_node() 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/0c1757480a6a61b8c3164ed371c359edb3928f12
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2691b8780f88e1b8b3578a5bc78a0011741bbd74
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69a64c77aafcf3c772264a36214937514e31ad82
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b28bf3e044f12db0fc18c42f58ae7fc3fa0144a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a4a33b3e898b13c750b1c0c9643516c7bf6473f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2106f38077e78afcb4bf98fdda3e162118cfb3d
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e21744c6a0d4116a2d6ebccd947620ca4c952e92
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