Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext2: Add more validity checks for inode counts Add checks verifying number of inodes stored in the superblock matches the number computed from number of inodes per group. Also verify we have at least one block worth of inodes per group. This prevents crashes on corrupted filesystems.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.14.291 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07303a9abe3a997d9864fb4315e34b5acfe8fc25Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0bcdc31094a12b4baf59e241feabc9787cf635faPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e63c5fe9123fa76ffaeff26c211308736ec3a07Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a48fdc88a3c35e046a6a0a38eba00f21c65b16ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96b18d3a1be0354ccce43f0ef61b5a3d7e432552Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3f423683818cfe15de14d5d9dff44148ff16bbfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d08bb199a406424a8ed0009efdf41710e6d849eePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa78f336937240d1bc598db817d638086060e7e9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50205?
CVE-2022-50205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext2: Add more validity checks for inode counts Add checks verifying number of inodes stored in the superblock matches the number ...
How severe is CVE-2022-50205?
CVE-2022-50205 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-2022-50205?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.