CVE-2022-49591

net: dsa: microchip: ksz_common: Fix refcount leak bug

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dsa: microchip: ksz_common: Fix refcount leak bug In ksz_switch_register(), we should call of_node_put() for the reference returned by of_get_child_by_name() which has increased the refcount.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88ec2ff42da3ac93b2437dc52fe25cd4372148e6	patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4165e02716518bbbe9c9104b39530d40928bc7ce	patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a14bd7475452c51835dd5a0cee4c8fa48dd0b539	patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49591?: CVE-2022-49591 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49591?: To fix CVE-2022-49591, 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-2022-49591 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49591 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-2022-49591?: CVE-2022-49591 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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