CVE-2022-49714
CVE-2022-49714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-54521
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/realtek-rtl: Fix refcount leak in map_interrupts of_find_node_by_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. This function doesn't call of_node_put() in error path. Call of_node_put() directly after of_property_read_u32() to cover both normal path and error path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-49714?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/realtek-rtl: Fix refcount leak in map_interrupts of_find_node_by_phandle() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, we should use of_node_put() on it when not need anymore. This function doesn't call of_node_put() in error path. Call of_node_put() directly after of_property_read_u32() to cover both normal path and error path.
- How severe is CVE-2022-49714?
- CVE-2022-49714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-49714 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-49714?
- CVE-2022-49714 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-49714?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2022-49714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-49714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-54521.
- When was CVE-2022-49714 published?
- CVE-2022-49714 was published on 2025-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e85b1b797de0e7a271b906291ce28245822820b8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eff4780f83d0ae3e5b6c02ff5d999dc4c1c5c8ce
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6d6223df0666fbc054e3a8c6ac14eb0af37c286
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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