CVE-2022-48712

ext4: fix error handling in ext4_fc_record_modified_inode()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: fix error handling in ext4_fc_record_modified_inode() Current code does not fully takes care of krealloc() error case, which could lead to silent memory corruption or a kernel bug. This patch fixes that. Also it cleans up some duplicated error handling logic from various functions in fast_commit.c file.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.08%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62e46e0ffc02daa8fcfc02f7a932cc8a19601b19
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b6762ecdf3cf12113772427c904aa3c420a1802
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14aa3f49c7fc6424763f4323bfbc3a807b0727dc
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdce59a1549190b66f8e3fe465c2b2f714b98a94

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48712?: CVE-2022-48712 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-48712?: To fix CVE-2022-48712, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-48712 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48712 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-48712?: CVE-2022-48712 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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