Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix missing i_op in ntfs_read_mft There is null pointer dereference because i_op == NULL. The bug happens because we don't initialize i_op for records in $Extend.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.63 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37a530bfe56ca9a0d3129598803f2794c7428aaePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8089a1bc27b41e6800590a92d17c119e9aa8ff53Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c293e8abc09e6e1faa50d967bd8862b1cbd575e5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50056?
CVE-2022-50056 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix missing i_op in ntfs_read_mft There is null pointer dereference because i_op == NULL. The bug happens because we don...
How severe is CVE-2022-50056?
CVE-2022-50056 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-2022-50056?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.