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CVE-2022-50539
ARM: OMAP2+: omap4-common: Fix refcount leak bug
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: OMAP2+: omap4-common: Fix refcount leak bug In omap4_sram_init(), of_find_compatible_node() will return a node pointer with refcount incremented. We should use of_node_put() when it is not used anymore.

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Published Date :

Oct. 7, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 8, 2025, 7:38 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
Fix a refcount leak by releasing the node pointer when no longer needed.
  • Use of_node_put() to release the node pointer.
  • Ensure refcounted nodes are properly managed.
  • Apply the resolved kernel patch.
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-2022-50539.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/049875b76660bbdc4873a915afb294f954eb7320
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d9452ae3bdb830f9309cf10a2f65977999cb14e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c32919a378782c95c72bc028b5c30dfe8c11f82
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 07, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: OMAP2+: omap4-common: Fix refcount leak bug In omap4_sram_init(), of_find_compatible_node() will return a node pointer with refcount incremented. We should use of_node_put() when it is not used anymore.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/049875b76660bbdc4873a915afb294f954eb7320
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d9452ae3bdb830f9309cf10a2f65977999cb14e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c32919a378782c95c72bc028b5c30dfe8c11f82
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