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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-50281
CVE-2022-50281:
Linux Debian vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In the Linux kernel, a vulnerability (CVE-2022-50281) was identified in the MIPS: SGI-IP27 platform device handling. The issue involves a platform-device leak in the bridge_platform_create() function when error conditions occur after calling platform_device_add()/platform_device_add_data()/platform_device_add_resources() (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability occurs when the failed 'pdev' is not properly released after platform device operations, leading to a resource leak. Additionally, 'pdev' is split into 'pdev_wd' and 'pdev_bd', requiring proper cleanup of sgi_w1 resources when xtalk-bridge registration fails (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could result in resource leaks in the Linux kernel's MIPS SGI-IP27 platform device handling, potentially affecting system stability and resource management (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The issue has been addressed by implementing proper cleanup procedures: calling platform_device_put() to fix the resource leak and using platform_device_unregister() to properly release sgi_w1 resources when xtalk-bridge registration fails (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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