SB20250502127 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel nilfs2



SB20250502127 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel nilfs2

Published: May 2, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250502127
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49834)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the nilfs_remount() function in fs/nilfs2/super.c, within the nilfs_relax_pressure_in_lock(), nilfs_construct_segment(), nilfs_construct_dsync_segment() and nilfs_attach_log_writer() functions in fs/nilfs2/segment.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.