CVE-2022-50401: nfsd: under NFSv4.1, fix double svc_xprt_put on rpc_create failure

Published Sep 18, 2025
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Updated

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

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.4.229<4.5
Linux Linux kernel>=4.9.229<4.9.337
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14.186<4.14.303
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.130<4.19.270
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.49<5.4.229
Linux Linux kernel>=5.7.6<5.10.163
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.86
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.0.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1<6.1.2
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.187-16.12.94-16.12.107-17.1.12-17.1.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 7.1.12-1Fixed in 7.1.13-1

Event History

Sep 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:07 PM
Description
Sep 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:10 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50401?

CVE-2022-50401 has been assigned a severity rating that indicates potential impact on the Linux kernel under specific error conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-50401?

To resolve CVE-2022-50401, users should update or patch their Linux kernel to the version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-50401?

CVE-2022-50401 affects versions of the Linux kernel that utilize NFSv4.1.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-50401?

The vulnerability in CVE-2022-50401 is related to improper reference handling during RPC creation failures in the NFS server daemon.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-50401?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2022-50401 is to apply the appropriate patches rather than seeking a workaround.

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