What is the severity of CVE-2022-49279?

CVE-2022-49279 has been assessed as having a moderate severity level due to the potential for integer overflow on 32-bit systems.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49279?

To mitigate CVE-2022-49279, update your Linux kernel to a version that is equal to or greater than the fixed versions specified in the CVE details.

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-49279?

CVE-2022-49279 affects multiple Linux kernel versions between 4.20 and 5.17.2, along with older versions prior to 4.19.238.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-49279?

The risks associated with CVE-2022-49279 include potential system crashes or exploitation leading to unauthorized access due to an integer overflow.

Is CVE-2022-49279 specific to certain Linux distributions?

CVE-2022-49279 is specific to the Linux kernel itself and can affect any Linux distribution that uses the vulnerable kernel versions.

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CVE-2022-49279

medium

5.5

CWE

190

26/2/2025

14/4/2025

CVE-2022-49279: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems

First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems On a 32 bit system, the "len * sizeof(*p)" operation can have an integer overflow.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel	<4.19.238
Linux Kernel	>=4.20<5.4.189
Linux Kernel	>=5.5<5.10.110
Linux Kernel	>=5.11<5.15.33
Linux Kernel	>=5.16<5.16.19
Linux Kernel	>=5.17<5.17.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49279?
CVE-2022-49279 has been assessed as having a moderate severity level due to the potential for integer overflow on 32-bit systems.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49279?
To mitigate CVE-2022-49279, update your Linux kernel to a version that is equal to or greater than the fixed versions specified in the CVE details.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-49279?
CVE-2022-49279 affects multiple Linux kernel versions between 4.20 and 5.17.2, along with older versions prior to 4.19.238.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-49279?
The risks associated with CVE-2022-49279 include potential system crashes or exploitation leading to unauthorized access due to an integer overflow.
Is CVE-2022-49279 specific to certain Linux distributions?
CVE-2022-49279 is specific to the Linux kernel itself and can affect any Linux distribution that uses the vulnerable kernel versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49279?
CVE-2022-49279 has been assessed as having a moderate severity level due to the potential for integer overflow on 32-bit systems.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49279?
To mitigate CVE-2022-49279, update your Linux kernel to a version that is equal to or greater than the fixed versions specified in the CVE details.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-49279?
CVE-2022-49279 affects multiple Linux kernel versions between 4.20 and 5.17.2, along with older versions prior to 4.19.238.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-49279?
The risks associated with CVE-2022-49279 include potential system crashes or exploitation leading to unauthorized access due to an integer overflow.
Is CVE-2022-49279 specific to certain Linux distributions?
CVE-2022-49279 is specific to the Linux kernel itself and can affect any Linux distribution that uses the vulnerable kernel versions.

CVE-2022-49279: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems

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Is CVE-2022-49279 specific to certain Linux distributions?

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What is the severity of CVE-2022-49279?

How do I fix CVE-2022-49279?

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What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-49279?

Is CVE-2022-49279 specific to certain Linux distributions?