Linux Kernel up to 6.0.2 qcom_smsm_probe iteration

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function qcom_smsm_probe. Executing a manipulation can lead to iteration. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-50703. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function qcom_smsm_probe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a iteration vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-834. The product performs an iteration or loop without sufficiently limiting the number of times that the loop is executed. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc: qcom: smsm: Fix refcount leak bugs in qcom_smsm_probe() There are two refcount leak bugs in qcom_smsm_probe(): (1) The 'local_node' is escaped out from for_each_child_of_node() as the break of iteration, we should call of_node_put() for it in error path or when it is not used anymore. (2) The 'node' is escaped out from for_each_available_child_of_node() as the 'goto', we should call of_node_put() for it in goto target.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-50703 since 12/24/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 279972 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50703), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.9.331, 4.14.296, 4.19.262, 5.4.220, 5.10.150, 5.15.75, 5.19.17 or 6.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1bbe75d466e5118b7d49ef4a346c3ce5742da4e8/bd4666bf5562fe8e8e5e9bd6fc805d30e1767f43/42df28994eba7b56c762f7bbe7efd5611a1cd15b/1e3ed59370c712df436791efed120f0c082aa9bc/39781c98ad46b4e85053345dff797240c1ed7935/96e0028debdd07a6d582f0dfadf9a3ec2b5fffff/8fb6112bd49c0e49f2cf51604231d85ff00284bb/ee7fc83ce0e6986ff9b1c1d7e994fbbf8d43861d/af8f6f39b8afd772fda4f8e61823ef8c021bf382 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (279972) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2920). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • RESF Rocky Linux

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Iteration
CWE: CWE-834 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 279972
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50703

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 4.9.331/4.14.296/4.19.262/5.4.220/5.10.150/5.15.75/5.19.17/6.0.3
Patch: 1bbe75d466e5118b7d49ef4a346c3ce5742da4e8/bd4666bf5562fe8e8e5e9bd6fc805d30e1767f43/42df28994eba7b56c762f7bbe7efd5611a1cd15b/1e3ed59370c712df436791efed120f0c082aa9bc/39781c98ad46b4e85053345dff797240c1ed7935/96e0028debdd07a6d582f0dfadf9a3ec2b5fffff/8fb6112bd49c0e49f2cf51604231d85ff00284bb/ee7fc83ce0e6986ff9b1c1d7e994fbbf8d43861d/af8f6f39b8afd772fda4f8e61823ef8c021bf382

Timelineinfo

12/24/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/24/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/24/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/24/2026 +62 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-50703 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-50703
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338020
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2920 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2025 14:46
Updated: 02/24/2026 15:43
Changes: 12/24/2025 14:46 (58), 12/24/2025 17:24 (7), 12/26/2025 04:02 (2), 01/29/2026 20:13 (1), 02/24/2026 15:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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