Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: add sanity check on allocation size ntfs_read_inode_mount invokes ntfs_malloc_nofs with zero allocation size. It triggers one BUG in the __ntfs_malloc function. Fix this by adding sanity check on ni->attr_list_size.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.9.311 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07793d2e55563124108762f4e5f811db92ffe02fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/115fae2c1566eacc5ad2055f72521354612e72c3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21d490232f323ed4053eb9924615e6fea291f154Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24ab2d4ef52c2dbb62a60844b87fc8872383407aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/714fbf2647b1a33d914edd695d4da92029c7e7c0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b230f2d9441a34c7f483d39ab78519bcf73cc2e0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd8d7daa0e53b184a2f3c6e0d47330780d0a0650Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c641087d381a08363e5f14179bc6b0a23eca7c47Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe41ad8be036a3de3e4bdde709551aeb4de2fe7dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49166?
CVE-2022-49166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ntfs: add sanity check on allocation size ntfs_read_inode_mount invokes ntfs_malloc_nofs with zero allocation size. It triggers o...
How severe is CVE-2022-49166?
CVE-2022-49166 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-49166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.