CVE-2022-49241

ASoC: atmel: Fix error handling in sam9x5_wm8731_driver_probe

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: atmel: Fix error handling in sam9x5_wm8731_driver_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 path.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90ac679aa6a01841da90ec5a4aaa4b5e0badddf0	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f589063b585ac6dd2081bde6c145411cf48d8d92	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14228225091a0854b1de23e5b4fe8bdeeca9683b	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f43ad5dc43240289f4cf13c16cc506f4f7087931	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/740dc3e846537c3743da98bf106f376023fd085c	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49241?: CVE-2022-49241 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49241?: To fix CVE-2022-49241, 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-2022-49241 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49241 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-2022-49241?: CVE-2022-49241 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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