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CVE-2022-49480

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: imx-h...

Medium CVSS 5.5

Overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ASoC: imx-hdmi: Fix refcount leak in imx_hdmi_probe

of_find_device_by_node() takes reference, we should use put_device()
to release it. when devm_kzalloc() fails, it doesn't have a
put_device(), it will cause refcount leak.
Add missing put_device() to fix this.

CWE: N/A Published: 2025-02-26T07:01:24.243
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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