Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2022-50017

5.5 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Jun 18, 2025EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2022-50017 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/1b49707df679b5510ed06ace7378ddc2aec5c3fbRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/1e39037e44d7fa3728686af146f9285ea197097dRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/7822d994eb9579a1df4cdbc315db090a041e50f3Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/7a9f743ceead60ed454c46fbc3085ee9a79cbebbRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/9d1afa0169a84dcd5b79901d792edeb8403684abRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/a80016c40cc797c7f3e5a705b8e12ae447280335Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/af87a469695dc2b2419b2fdff0bf41db5265b325Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/c06166a484eece51916dd700a870e53356b7e1bc

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50017?

CVE-2022-50017 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50017?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-50017?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-50017?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-50017 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related MEDIUM CVEs from 2022

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999