SB2025022724 - Input validation error in Linux kernel f2fs 



SB2025022724 - Input validation error in Linux kernel f2fs

Published: February 27, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025022724
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-2022-49318)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the __is_bitmap_valid() and f2fs_is_valid_blkaddr() functions in fs/f2fs/checkpoint.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.