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CVE-2022-50204: ARM: OMAP2+: pdata-quirks: Fix refcount leak bug

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: OMAP2+: pdata-quirks: Fix refcount leak bug In pdata_quirks_init_clocks(), the loop contains of_find_node_by_name() but without corresponding of_node_put().

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Plain-English summary

This CVE is a Linux kernel issue in ARM OMAP2+ platform initialization code. A missing reference release can leak kernel object references while clocks are initialized. The public record does not provide a CVSS score, concrete impact, or evidence of exploitation, so business urgency depends on whether the organization runs affected ARM OMAP-based Linux systems.

Executive priority

Handle through normal kernel maintenance unless your environment includes ARM OMAP2+ embedded devices. For those systems, schedule remediation with the next tested kernel update cycle and monitor vendor guidance for any clarified impact.

Technical view

In pdata_quirks_init_clocks(), of_find_node_by_name() is called in a loop without the matching of_node_put(). The CVE describes this as a refcount leak bug in ARM OMAP2+ pdata-quirks code. Linux is listed as affected for versions including 5.11 through 6.0-related entries; stable kernel commits are referenced as the resolution.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux deployments using ARM OMAP2+ platform support, most likely embedded or legacy ARM devices. General server, desktop, and cloud Linux fleets are unlikely to be affected unless they use this architecture path.

Exploitation context

The source bundle reports no CISA KEV listing and provides no public exploitation evidence. It also does not describe an attack vector, privilege requirement, or practical exploitability. Treat this as an implementation defect with incomplete public security impact details.

Researcher notes

The record lacks CVSS, CWE, exploit status, and detailed impact. Analysis should focus on whether the affected pdata-quirks path is compiled and exercised on target hardware. Avoid assuming remote exploitability or broad Linux exposure from the provided data.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Linux devices using ARM OMAP2+ platform support.
  • Check kernel or distribution advisories for CVE-2022-50204 applicability.
  • Update affected kernels to builds containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize embedded systems with long uptime or delayed kernel patch cycles.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm kernel version and architecture on potentially affected devices.
  • Review kernel configuration and hardware inventory for OMAP2+ platform usage.
  • Check vendor changelogs for the referenced stable commit IDs.
  • Document unaffected assets where OMAP2+ code is not present or not used.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxae5f70f707889dfd056905d9ea69e3f72dace213, ae5f70f707889dfd056905d9ea69e3f72dace213, ae5f70f707889dfd056905d9ea69e3f72dace213, ae5f70f707889dfd056905d9ea69e3f72dace213unaffected
LinuxLinux5.11, 0, 5.15.61, 5.18.18, 5.19.2, 6.0affected
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