First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: mediatek: Fix error handling in mt8183_da7219_max98357_dev_probe The device_node pointer is returned by of_parse_phandle() with refcount incremented. We should use of_node_put() on it when done. This function only calls of_node_put() in the regular path. And it will cause refcount leak in error paths. Fix this by calling of_node_put() in error handling too.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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The severity of CVE-2022-49161 is classified as moderate.
To fix CVE-2022-49161, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
The implications of CVE-2022-49161 include potential crashes or instability in devices using the affected Linux kernel.
CVE-2022-49161 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix being applied.
CVE-2022-49161 is not classified as a security exploit but can affect system stability.