CVE-2022-49107: ceph: fix memory leak in ceph_readdir when note_last_dentry returns error

Published Feb 26, 2025
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Updated

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

ceph: fix memory leak in cephreaddir when notelastdentry returns error

Reset the lastreaddir at the same time, and add a comment explaining why we don't free lastreaddir when diremit returns false.

Affected Software

5 affected components
The Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.10.111
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.34
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.20
Linux Linux kernel>=5.17<5.17.3

Event History

Feb 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49107?

CVE-2022-49107 has been resolved and does not have a specific severity rating assigned.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-49107?

To fix CVE-2022-49107, upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-49107?

CVE-2022-49107 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically from versions 5.10.111 to 5.17.3.

4

What does CVE-2022-49107 address?

CVE-2022-49107 addresses a memory leak issue in the ceph_readdir function in the Linux kernel.

5

Has CVE-2022-49107 been actively exploited?

There is no public information indicating that CVE-2022-49107 has been actively exploited in the wild.

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