CVE-2022-49482: ASoC: mxs-saif: Fix refcount leak in mxs_saif_probe
First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: mxs-saif: Fix refcount leak in mxs_saif_probe of_parse_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when done.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=3.5<4.9.318 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.10<4.14.283 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.15<4.19.247 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.20<5.4.198 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.121 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.46 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<5.17.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.18<5.18.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c933829cbf3338b684869e6c4c8931abf5d68fbd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d42601e93fce7802bb8d70dd59b60cfeefa20469
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30d110ca703ce60162ec337aa564a3e4da30715f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/18b907ff0ae4bf20120aae1538f7156b9d08e3a7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a0da7641e1f17a744ac7b3f76471388c97b63dc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24491124406666bf0dcb9ee10c5575c6ce6a1730
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e2a1bcc51bdebed48176f6e88c150f175983f9c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d855505851ee8ba666eb204149b49f906130dc17
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2be84f73785fa9ed6443e3c5b158730266f1c2ee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-49482?
CVE-2022-49482 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49482?
To fix CVE-2022-49482, you should update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the necessary patches for this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-49482?
CVE-2022-49482 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions ranging from 3.5 to 5.18.
What are the implications of CVE-2022-49482?
CVE-2022-49482 could potentially lead to a denial of service due to a reference count leak in kernel memory.
Is there a mitigation for CVE-2022-49482?
The primary mitigation for CVE-2022-49482 is to apply the latest kernel updates that contain the fix.
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