CVE-2022-49396

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: phy: qcom-qmp: fix reset-controller leak on probe errors Make sure to release the lane reset controller in case of a late probe error (e.g. probe deferral). Note that due to the reset controller being defined in devicetree in "lane" child nodes, devm_reset_control_get_exclusive() cannot be used directly.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-02-26 07:01 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 05:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-02-26 07:01 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:17 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-401

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 4.14.283
• Linux Kernel < 4.19.247
• Linux Kernel < 5.4.198
• Linux Kernel < 5.10.121
• Linux Kernel < 5.15.46
• Linux Kernel < 5.17.14
• Linux Kernel < 5.18.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High