CVE-2022-48859

net: marvell: prestera: Add missing of_node_put() in prestera_switch_set_base_mac_addr

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: marvell: prestera: Add missing of_node_put() in prestera_switch_set_base_mac_addr This node pointer is returned by of_find_compatible_node() with refcount incremented. Calling of_node_put() to aovid the refcount leak.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7c2fd1d126329340639adfb8dd2938fe4b65df7 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4cc66bf17220ff9631f9fa99b02a872e0ad5a08b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9ffa3e2bc451816ce0295e40063514fabf2bd36 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48859?
CVE-2022-48859 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48859?
To fix CVE-2022-48859, 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-2022-48859 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48859 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-2022-48859?
CVE-2022-48859 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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