CVE-2022-49550

fs/ntfs3: provide block_invalidate_folio to fix memory leak

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: provide block_invalidate_folio to fix memory leak The ntfs3 filesystem lacks the 'invalidate_folio' method and it causes memory leak. If you write to the filesystem and then unmount it, the cached written data are not freed and they are permanently leaked.

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/0753245a72ec99824677586499ee2e0919164b3f patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/724bbe49c5e427cb077357d72d240a649f2e4054 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49550?
CVE-2022-49550 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49550?
To fix CVE-2022-49550, 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-2022-49550 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49550 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-2022-49550?
CVE-2022-49550 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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