CVE-2022-48856

gianfar: ethtool: Fix refcount leak in gfar_get_ts_info

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gianfar: ethtool: Fix refcount leak in gfar_get_ts_info The of_find_compatible_node() function returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, We should use of_node_put() on it when done Add the missing of_node_put() to release the refcount.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6263f2eb93a85ad7df504daf0c341a7fb6bbe8a6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7b3b520349193f8a82cca74daf366199e06add9 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21044e679ed535345042d2023f7df0ca8e897e2a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f49f646f9ec296fc0afe7ae92c2bb47f23e3846c patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e1b9a2078e07fb1e6e91bf8badfd89ecab1e848 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ac5b58e645c66932438bb021cb5b52097ce70b0 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48856?
CVE-2022-48856 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48856?
To fix CVE-2022-48856, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-48856 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48856 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-48856?
CVE-2022-48856 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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