Linux Kernel up to 6.0.2 dm denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component dm. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-50621. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component dm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm: verity-loadpin: Only trust verity targets with enforcement Verity targets can be configured to ignore corrupted data blocks. LoadPin must only trust verity targets that are configured to perform some kind of enforcement when data corruption is detected, like returning an error, restarting the system or triggering a panic.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-50621 since 12/08/2025. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 277780 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50621), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch cb1f5b76e39d86c98722696bdf632987aa777b83/916ef6232cc4b84db7082b4c3d3cf1753d9462ba 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 Tenable (277780) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2756). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • NetApp FAS
  • NetApp AFF
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Microsoft Azure Linux

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 277780
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-50621

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.0.3
Patch: cb1f5b76e39d86c98722696bdf632987aa777b83/916ef6232cc4b84db7082b4c3d3cf1753d9462ba

Timelineinfo

12/08/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/08/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/08/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/22/2026 +76 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-50621 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-50621
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-334684
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2756 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2025 06:05
Updated: 02/22/2026 15:19
Changes: 12/08/2025 06:05 (58), 12/08/2025 18:43 (7), 12/09/2025 06:08 (2), 12/23/2025 14:54 (1), 01/04/2026 09:13 (1), 01/22/2026 02:26 (1), 02/22/2026 15:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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