CVE-2022-49811: drbd: use after free in drbd_create_device()

Published May 1, 2025
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Updated

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

drbd: use after free in drbdcreatedevice()

The drbddestroyconnection() frees the "connection" so use the safe() iterator to prevent a use after free.

Affected Software

181 affected componentsFixes available
DRBD DRBD
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=3.15<4.14.300
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.267
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.225
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.156
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.80
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.0.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc5
debian/linux<6.0.10-1
6.0.10-1
debian/linux<6.0.10-1
6.0.10-1
debian/linux<6.0.10-1
6.0.10-1
linux/kernel>=3.15.0<4.14.300
4.14.300
linux/kernel>=4.15.0<4.19.267
4.19.267
linux/kernel>=4.20.0<5.4.225
5.4.225
linux/kernel>=5.5.0<5.10.156
5.10.156
linux/kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.80
5.15.80
linux/kernel>=5.16.0<6.0.10
6.0.10
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ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.4.0-1045.50
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ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1026.31~20.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-iot<5.4.0-1013.15
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ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.4.0-1087.93
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ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-67.74~20.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15<5.15.0-1014.14~20.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.4.0-1094.103
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ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15<5.15.0-1030.36~20.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.4.0-1081.92
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ubuntu/linux-fips<5.4.0-1073.82
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ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.4.0-1101.110+fips1
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ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-67.74
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ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1031.35
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ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1034.41
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ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*
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ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1030.37
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ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*
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Remediation

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    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.15-1

Event History

May 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:09 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:37 AM
Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49811?

CVE-2022-49811 has been classified with a severity level that may lead to potential use after free vulnerabilities in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-49811?

To fix CVE-2022-49811, ensure to update your Linux kernel or DRBD software to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the affected systems for CVE-2022-49811?

CVE-2022-49811 affects systems running the Linux kernel and DRBD.

4

What does CVE-2022-49811 exploit?

CVE-2022-49811 exploits a use after free condition in the drbd_create_device function.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-49811?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2022-49811; applying the recommended updates is necessary to mitigate the risk.

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