Linux Kernel up to 6.1.10 f2fs_fill_super initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.10. This issue affects the function f2fs_fill_super. Performing a manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-49742. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.10. This affects the function f2fs_fill_super. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: initialize locks earlier in f2fs_fill_super() syzbot is reporting lockdep warning at f2fs_handle_error() [1], for spin_lock(&sbi->error_lock) is called before spin_lock_init() is called. For safe locking in error handling, move initialization of locks (and obvious structures) in f2fs_fill_super() to immediately after memory allocation.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-49742 since 03/27/2025. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 6.1.11 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch ddeff03bb33810fcf2f0c18e03d099cf0aacda62/92b4cf5b48955a4bdd15fe4e2067db8ebd87f04c 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 databases at EUVD (EUVD-2022-55181) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0649). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.11
Patch: ddeff03bb33810fcf2f0c18e03d099cf0aacda62/92b4cf5b48955a4bdd15fe4e2067db8ebd87f04c

Timelineinfo

03/27/2025 🔍
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12/06/2025 +254 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-49742 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-49742
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-301701
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0649 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2025 17:56
Updated: 12/06/2025 20:09
Changes: 03/27/2025 17:56 (57), 07/11/2025 21:13 (1), 08/18/2025 09:08 (7), 11/05/2025 10:43 (1), 12/06/2025 20:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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