CVE-2022-50351: cifs: Fix xid leak in cifs_create()
Published Sep 16, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
cifs: Fix xid leak in cifscreate()
If the cifs already shutdown, we should free the xid before return, otherwise, the xid will be leaked.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.13<5.15.76
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.0.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-50351?
CVE-2022-50351 has been assessed as a moderate severity vulnerability that could lead to a resource leak.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-50351?
To resolve CVE-2022-50351, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-50351?
The impact of CVE-2022-50351 includes the possibility of xid leaks which can affect system performance.
4
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-50351?
CVE-2022-50351 impacts specific versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patch being applied.
5
Is CVE-2022-50351 a remote code execution vulnerability?
No, CVE-2022-50351 is not classified as a remote code execution vulnerability but rather a resource management issue.