CVE-2022-48668: smb3: fix temporary data corruption in collapse range

Published Apr 28, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

smb3: fix temporary data corruption in collapse range

collapse range doesn't discard the affected cached region so can risk temporarily corrupting the file data. This fixes xfstest generic/031

I also decided to merge a minor cleanup to this into the same patch (avoiding rereading inode size repeatedly unnecessarily) to make it clearer.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.13<5.19.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc3
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Event History

Apr 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48668?

CVE-2022-48668 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause data corruption in file operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48668?

To fix CVE-2022-48668, update your Linux Kernel to the latest stable version that includes the security patch.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2022-48668?

The impact of CVE-2022-48668 is temporary data corruption in files accessed through the smb3 protocol.

4

Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2022-48668?

CVE-2022-48668 affects specific versions of the Linux Kernel prior to the implementation of the fix.

5

What should I do if I cannot update for CVE-2022-48668?

If you cannot update, mitigate the risk by limiting access to the affected file operations or applying temporary workarounds until a full update is possible.

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