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CVE-2022-50572

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: audio-graph-card: fix refcount leak of cpu_ep in __graph_for_each_link() The of_get_next_child() returns a node with refc…

Published Oct 22, 2025EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2022-50572 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2025.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ASoC: audio-graph-card: fix refcount leak of cpu_ep in __graph_for_each_link()

The of_get_next_child() returns a node with refcount incremented, and

decrements the refcount of prev. So in the error path of the while loop,

of_node_put() needs be called for cpu_ep.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50572?

CVE-2022-50572 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2022-50572?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-50572?

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.

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