CVE-2022-48635: fsdax: Fix infinite loop in dax_iomap_rw()

Published Apr 28, 2024
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Updated

fsdax: Fix infinite loop in daxiomaprw()

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.71
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.19.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc6
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-3
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-3<5.15.176.3-1
5.15.176.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.78.1-3<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.76.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.176.3-1

Event History

Apr 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:40 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:40 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·03:40 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48635?

CVE-2022-48635 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for infinite loops in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48635?

To fix CVE-2022-48635, you should update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-48635?

CVE-2022-48635 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.15 to 5.19.12, and all release candidates from 6.0-rc1 to 6.0-rc6.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-48635 have on system performance?

CVE-2022-48635 can cause performance degradation due to the infinite loop condition when executing specific file system operations.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2022-48635?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2022-48635 is to avoid using filesystem operations that trigger the infinite loop until a patch is applied.

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