CVE-2022-49705

9p: fix fid refcount leak in v9fs_vfs_atomic_open_dotl

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: 9p: fix fid refcount leak in v9fs_vfs_atomic_open_dotl We need to release directory fid if we fail halfway through open This fixes fid leaking with xfstests generic 531

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22832ac3eb5be3f7168816a76b64c1284e12eb3c	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8bc5412ba1a45edfd1e451874c483c26a097af2b	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/beca774fc51a9ba8abbc869cf0c3d965ff17cd24	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49705?: CVE-2022-49705 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49705?: To fix CVE-2022-49705, 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-2022-49705 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49705 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-2022-49705?: CVE-2022-49705 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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