CVE-2022-49280

NFSD: prevent underflow in nfssvc_decode_writeargs()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent underflow in nfssvc_decode_writeargs() Smatch complains: fs/nfsd/nfsxdr.c:341 nfssvc_decode_writeargs() warn: no lower bound on 'args->len' Change the type to unsigned to prevent this issue.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a33e0de60feda402d05ac8a6cf409c19ea3e0b3 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/438068f4912183a59fcb6b7496a06437f7fd4e2b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f0f048c1bfa7867d565a95fd8c28f4484ba1043 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85259340fc9bd54e3d567b41b881ecb4d0055da1 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65e21cc042f4c1518c8c55283f53bc725b78419d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/614a61e1592051cc42d3c38f899c9f7bdaad8a1d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2764af8ce0bf03cc43ee4a11897cab96bde6caae patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/413d8fefafe531a9442bb623e3fe292a38f88d65 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/184416d4b98509fb4c3d8fc3d6dc1437896cc159 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49280?
CVE-2022-49280 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49280?
To fix CVE-2022-49280, 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-2022-49280 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49280 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-2022-49280?
CVE-2022-49280 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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