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CVE-2022-50281: MIPS: SGI-IP27: Fix platform-device leak in bridge_platform_create()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: MIPS: SGI-IP27: Fix platform-device leak in bridge_platform_create() In error case in bridge_platform_create after calling platform_device_add()/platform_device_add_data()/ platform_device_add_resources(), release the failed 'pdev' or it will be leak, call platform_device_put() to fix this problem. Besides, 'pdev' is divided into 'pdev_wd' and 'pdev_bd', use platform_device_unregister() to release sgi_w1 resources when xtalk-bridge registration fails.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-50281 is a Linux kernel resource-leak fix in MIPS SGI-IP27 platform-device setup. The public record does not provide CVSS, CWE, or operational impact details. Business urgency appears limited unless the organization runs affected Linux kernels on this niche MIPS/SGI platform.

Executive priority

Low immediate priority for most environments, but verify legacy or specialized MIPS assets. Treat as a hygiene update unless affected platform exposure is confirmed or vendor guidance raises impact.

Technical view

The issue is an error-path leak in bridge_platform_create() after platform_device_add(), platform_device_add_data(), or platform_device_add_resources(). The fix releases failed platform devices with platform_device_put() and unregisters sgi_w1 resources when xtalk-bridge registration fails.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely narrow: Linux systems using affected kernel versions and MIPS SGI-IP27 platform code. The source bundle lists Linux as affected but provides no CPEs or distribution package mapping.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV is false. No public exploit details are provided. The described bug is a kernel resource-management flaw in an error path, not a remotely described attack vector.

Researcher notes

Evidence is incomplete: no CVSS, CWE, CPEs, exploit status, or detailed impact are supplied. Focus research on affected kernel branches, SGI-IP27 build configuration, and whether reachable error paths can cause meaningful denial of service.

Mitigation direction

  • Check vendor kernel advisories for CVE-2022-50281 coverage.
  • Update to kernel builds containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize any MIPS SGI-IP27 or xtalk-bridge systems.
  • Track exceptions for unsupported legacy hardware.
  • Monitor distribution backports rather than relying only on upstream versions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux systems for MIPS SGI-IP27 platform usage.
  • Check kernel package changelogs for CVE-2022-50281 or referenced commits.
  • Confirm affected kernel versions are updated or not applicable.
  • Review configuration evidence for SGI-IP27 platform code exposure.
  • Document compensating controls where updates are unavailable.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
7

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux5dc76a96e95ae041c1d8e52714bd77576b35919b, 5dc76a96e95ae041c1d8e52714bd77576b35919b, 5dc76a96e95ae041c1d8e52714bd77576b35919b, 5dc76a96e95ae041c1d8e52714bd77576b35919b, 5dc76a96e95ae041c1d8e52714bd77576b35919bunaffected
LinuxLinux5.5, 0, 5.10.150, 5.15.75, 5.19.17, 6.0.3, 6.1affected
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