CVE-2022-50208
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Publication date: 2025-06-18
Last updated on: 2025-11-20
Assigner: kernel.org
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a reference count leak in the Linux kernel's amlogic soc driver, specifically in the meson-secure-pwrc.c file. The leak occurs in the meson_secure_pwrc_probe() function along one failure path, which means that a resource's reference count is not properly decremented, potentially leading to resource management issues.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The reference count leak could lead to resource leaks in the kernel, which might cause increased memory usage or instability over time. However, specific impacts such as system crashes or security breaches are not detailed in the provided information.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
There is no information provided about the impact of this vulnerability on compliance with standards or regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.