CVE-2022-50017 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mips: cavium-octeon: Fix missing of_node_put() in octeon2_usb_clocks_start We should call of_node_put() for the reference 'uctl_node' returned by of_get_parent() which will increase the refcount. Otherwise, there will be a refcount leak bug.
A refcount leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's handling of USB clock management for Cavium Octeon processors. The issue arises from a missing reference count management call, which can lead to a memory management bug.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b49707df679b5510ed06ace7378ddc2aec5c3fb | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e39037e44d7fa3728686af146f9285ea197097d | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7822d994eb9579a1df4cdbc315db090a041e50f3 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a9f743ceead60ed454c46fbc3085ee9a79cbebb | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d1afa0169a84dcd5b79901d792edeb8403684ab | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a80016c40cc797c7f3e5a705b8e12ae447280335 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af87a469695dc2b2419b2fdff0bf41db5265b325 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c06166a484eece51916dd700a870e53356b7e1bc | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | < 4.9.326 >= 4.10, < 4.14.291 >= 4.15, < 4.19.256 >= 4.20, < 5.4.211 >= 5.5, < 5.10.138 >= 5.11, < 5.15.63 >= 5.16, < 5.19.4 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 18, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |