CVE-2022-50380: mm: /proc/pid/smaps_rollup: fix no vma's null-deref

Published Sep 18, 2025
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Updated

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

mm: /proc/pid/smapsrollup: fix no vma's null-deref

Commit 258f669e7e88 ("mm: /proc/pid/smapsrollup: convert to single value seqfile") introduced a null-deref if there are no vma's in the task in showsmapsrollup.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19<4.19.264
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.221
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.152
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.76
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.0.6

Event History

Sep 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50380?

CVE-2022-50380 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-50380?

To fix CVE-2022-50380, you should update your Linux kernel to the patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2022-50380 affect?

CVE-2022-50380 affects the Linux kernel specifically related to the /proc/pid/smaps_rollup functionality.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-50380?

CVE-2022-50380 is a null dereference vulnerability that can occur when there are no virtual memory areas (vmAs) in a task.

5

Is CVE-2022-50380 exploitable?

CVE-2022-50380 may be exploitable under certain conditions where an attacker can manipulate the affected functionality.

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