CVE-2022-49887

media: meson: vdec: fix possible refcount leak in vdec_probe()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: meson: vdec: fix possible refcount leak in vdec_probe() v4l2_device_unregister need to be called to put the refcount got by v4l2_device_register when vdec_probe fails or vdec_remove is called.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.01%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70119756311a0be3b95bec2e1ba714673e90feba	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be6e22f54623d8a856a4f167b25be73c2ff1ff80	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f96ad391d054bd5c36994f98afd6a12cbb5600bf	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0457e7b12ece1a7e41fa0ae8b7e47c0a72a83bef	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7718999356234d9cc6a11b4641bb773928f1390f	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49887?: CVE-2022-49887 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49887?: To fix CVE-2022-49887, 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-2022-49887 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49887 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-2022-49887?: CVE-2022-49887 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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