# CVE-2022-50188: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  drm/meson: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hd...

CVE-2022-50188 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-50188, released June 18, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-50188
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0025
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 18, 2025

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  drm/meson: Fix refcount leak in meson_encoder_hdmi_init  of_find_device_by_node() takes reference, we should use put_device() to release it when not need anymore. Add missing put_device() in error path to avoid refcount leak.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.0.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-50188](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-50188.md) | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.0.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-50188](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-50188.md) | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.0.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-50188](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-50188.md) | Jun 18, 2025 |

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