CVE-2022-50103: sched, cpuset: Fix dl_cpu_busy() panic due to empty cs->cpus_allowed

Published Jun 18, 2025
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Updated

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

sched, cpuset: Fix dlcpubusy() panic due to empty cs->cpusallowed

With cgroup v2, the cpuset's cpusallowed mask can be empty indicating that the cpuset will just use the effective CPUs of its parent. So cpusetcanattach() can call taskcanattach() with an empty mask. This can lead to cpumaskanyand() returns nrcpuids causing the call to dlbwof() to crash due to percpu value access of an out of bound CPU value. For example:

[80468.182258] BUG: unable to handle page fault for address: ffffffff8b6648b0 : [80468.191019] RIP: 0010:dlcpubusy+0x30/0x2b0 : [80468.207946] Call Trace: [80468.208947] cpusetcanattach+0xa0/0x140 [80468.209953] cgroupmigrateexecute+0x8c/0x490 [80468.210931] cgroupupdatedflcsses+0x254/0x270 [80468.211898] cgroupsubtreecontrolwrite+0x322/0x400 [80468.212854] kernfsfopwriteiter+0x11c/0x1b0 [80468.213777] newsyncwrite+0x11f/0x1b0 [80468.214689] vfswrite+0x1eb/0x280 [80468.215592] ksyswrite+0x5f/0xe0 [80468.216463] dosyscall64+0x5c/0x80 [80468.224287] entrySYSCALL64afterhwframe+0x44/0xae

Fix that by using effectivecpus instead. For cgroup v1, effectivecpus is the same as cpusallowed. For v2, effectivecpus is the real cpumask to be used by tasks within the cpuset anyway.

Also update taskcanattach()'s 2nd argument name to cseffectivecpus to reflect the change. In addition, a check is added to taskcanattach() to guard against the possibility that cpumaskanyand() may return a value >= nrcpuids.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=3.19<5.10.137
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.61
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.18.18
Linux Linux kernel>=5.19<5.19.2

Event History

Jun 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:02 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50103?

CVE-2022-50103 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system instability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-50103?

To fix CVE-2022-50103, ensure that you update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability is patched.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-50103?

CVE-2022-50103 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel with cgroup v2 configured cpus_allowed.

4

What does CVE-2022-50103 vulnerability involve?

CVE-2022-50103 involves a panic in the Linux kernel's dl_cpu_busy() function due to an empty cpus_allowed mask in cpusets.

5

Is a reboot required after addressing CVE-2022-50103?

Yes, a reboot is typically required after updating the Linux kernel to ensure the changes take effect and the vulnerability is mitigated.

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