What is the severity of CVE-2022-49237?

CVE-2022-49237 has been categorized with a low severity level due to its nature of reference count leak.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49237?

To fix CVE-2022-49237, ensure that you apply the latest patches from the Linux kernel that include the fix for the missing of_node_put() method.

Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49237?

CVE-2022-49237 affects the Linux Kernel versions from 5.17 to 5.17.2.

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2022-49237?

Not addressing CVE-2022-49237 may lead to potential memory leaks that could degrade system performance over time.

Who is the vendor responsible for the CVE-2022-49237 vulnerability?

The vendor responsible for CVE-2022-49237 is the Linux community that develops and maintains the Linux Kernel.

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CVE-2022-49237

medium

5.5

26/2/2025

18/3/2025

CVE-2022-49237: ath11k: add missing of_node_put() to avoid leak

First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ath11k: add missing of_node_put() to avoid leak The node pointer is returned by of_find_node_by_type() or of_parse_phandle() with refcount incremented. Calling of_node_put() to aovid the refcount leak.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel	>=5.17<5.17.2

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d38faef0de1756994b3d95e47b2302842f729e2

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d51cb010b20d70b16dc6e4341bf29d6c5b32564

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49237?
CVE-2022-49237 has been categorized with a low severity level due to its nature of reference count leak.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49237?
To fix CVE-2022-49237, ensure that you apply the latest patches from the Linux kernel that include the fix for the missing of_node_put() method.
Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49237?
CVE-2022-49237 affects the Linux Kernel versions from 5.17 to 5.17.2.
What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2022-49237?
Not addressing CVE-2022-49237 may lead to potential memory leaks that could degrade system performance over time.
Who is the vendor responsible for the CVE-2022-49237 vulnerability?
The vendor responsible for CVE-2022-49237 is the Linux community that develops and maintains the Linux Kernel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49237?
CVE-2022-49237 has been categorized with a low severity level due to its nature of reference count leak.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49237?
To fix CVE-2022-49237, ensure that you apply the latest patches from the Linux kernel that include the fix for the missing of_node_put() method.
Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49237?
CVE-2022-49237 affects the Linux Kernel versions from 5.17 to 5.17.2.
What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2022-49237?
Not addressing CVE-2022-49237 may lead to potential memory leaks that could degrade system performance over time.
Who is the vendor responsible for the CVE-2022-49237 vulnerability?
The vendor responsible for CVE-2022-49237 is the Linux community that develops and maintains the Linux Kernel.