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CVE-2022-50429

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_lpddr3_get_ddr_timings() We should add the of_node_put() when breaking out of for_each_…

Published Oct 1, 2025EPSS 0.15%

Overview

CVE-2022-50429 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 1, 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:

memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_lpddr3_get_ddr_timings()

We should add the of_node_put() when breaking out of

for_each_child_of_node() as it will automatically increase

and decrease the refcount.

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/1d312c12c91f831fcc48623c921f2d4560edb159Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/3b321bf7687968a090cf6b62bd8e67d692f59a16Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/48af14fb0eaa63d9aa68f59fb0b205ec55a95636Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/7e053784c4c70df28324106d476778be7a4519b3Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/daab421fc2dc7d6ae7eb20a3f565ae09652c68b9

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50429?

CVE-2022-50429 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 1, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-50429?

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-2022-50429?

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-2022-50429?

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