CVE-2022-49693 is a refcount leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/msm/mdp4 component, specifically within the mdp4_modeset_init_intf function. This flaw affects Linux kernel versions and arises from a missing of_node_put() call after of_graph_get_remote_node(), leading to a resource leak. Rated with a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), this vulnerability has a local attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction. Its potential impact is high availability loss, as the refcount leak could lead to system instability or denial of service. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.12, < 5.4.202CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.5, < 5.10.127CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.11, < 5.15.51CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.16, < 5.18.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.19CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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