CVE-2022-49166

ntfs: add sanity check on allocation size

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.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd8d7daa0e53b184a2f3c6e0d47330780d0a0650
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21d490232f323ed4053eb9924615e6fea291f154
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07793d2e55563124108762f4e5f811db92ffe02f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe41ad8be036a3de3e4bdde709551aeb4de2fe7d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b230f2d9441a34c7f483d39ab78519bcf73cc2e0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24ab2d4ef52c2dbb62a60844b87fc8872383407a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/115fae2c1566eacc5ad2055f72521354612e72c3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c641087d381a08363e5f14179bc6b0a23eca7c47
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/714fbf2647b1a33d914edd695d4da92029c7e7c0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49166?: CVE-2022-49166 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-49166?: To fix CVE-2022-49166, 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-2022-49166 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49166 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-2022-49166?: CVE-2022-49166 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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