7.5
CWE
908
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-48747: block: Fix wrong offset in bio_truncate()

First published: Thu Jun 20 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: Fix wrong offset in bio_truncate() bio_truncate() clears the buffer outside of last block of bdev, however current bio_truncate() is using the wrong offset of page. So it can return the uninitialized data. This happened when both of truncated/corrupted FS and userspace (via bdev) are trying to read the last of bdev.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<5.4.176
5.4.176
redhat/kernel<5.10.96
5.10.96
redhat/kernel<5.15.19
5.15.19
redhat/kernel<5.16.5
5.16.5
redhat/kernel<5.17
5.17
Linux Kernel<5.4.176
Linux Kernel>=5.5<5.10.96
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.19
Linux Kernel>=5.16<5.16.5
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-48747?

    CVE-2022-48747 has been classified as having a moderate severity level.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-48747?

    To fix CVE-2022-48747, update your Linux kernel to version 5.4.176, 5.10.96, 5.15.19, 5.16.5, or 5.17.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-48747?

    CVE-2022-48747 is a buffer handling vulnerability within the Linux kernel.

  • What impact does CVE-2022-48747 have on my system?

    CVE-2022-48747 can lead to the exposure of uninitialized data, potentially allowing attacks.

  • Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2022-48747?

    CVE-2022-48747 affects Linux distributions that use the specified vulnerable kernel versions.

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