CVE-2022-49012

afs: Fix server->active leak in afs_put_server

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Fix server->active leak in afs_put_server The atomic_read was accidentally replaced with atomic_inc_return, which prevents the server from getting cleaned up and causes rmmod to hang with a warning: Can't purge s=00000001

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5078548c29c735f71b05053659c0cb294e738ad patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef4d3ea40565a781c25847e9cb96c1bd9f462bc6 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49012?
CVE-2022-49012 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49012?
To fix CVE-2022-49012, 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-2022-49012 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49012 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-2022-49012?
CVE-2022-49012 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.