VDB-223385 · CVE-2022-48424 · Nessus 248401

Linux Kernel up to 6.1.2 Attribute Name fs/ntfs3/inode.c attr out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.2. This affects an unknown function of the file fs/ntfs3/inode.c of the component Attribute Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument attr leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-48424. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file fs/ntfs3/inode.c of the component Attribute Name Handler. The manipulation of the argument attr with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel before 6.1.3, fs/ntfs3/inode.c does not validate the attribute name offset. An unhandled page fault may occur.

The weakness was published 03/19/2023. The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-48424 since 03/19/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 248401 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-48424), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at cdn.kernel.org. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (248401). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 248401
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-48424

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.3
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

03/19/2023 🔍
03/19/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/19/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/12/2025 +877 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48424 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48424
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223385

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2023 07:54
Updated: 08/12/2025 11:56
Changes: 03/19/2023 07:54 (45), 04/11/2023 21:50 (11), 08/12/2025 11:56 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.