CVE-2022-50872

kernel: Linux kernel (ARM OMAP2+): Memory leak in realtime_counter_init()

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · December 30, 2025

Updated · March 5, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The realtime_counter_init() function within the ARM OMAP2+ component fails to release the sys_clk resource after it has been allocated. This memory leak can be exploited by a local user, potentially leading to resource exhaustion and a Denial of Service (DoS).

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime