SB20250226549 - Input validation error in Linux kernel fscache 



SB20250226549 - Input validation error in Linux kernel fscache

Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250226549
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49655)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the fscache_perform_lookup(), spin_lock() and __fscache_invalidate() functions in fs/fscache/cookie.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.