CVE-2022-3649

Linux Kernel BPF inode.c nilfs_new_inode use after free

HIGH
7
CVSS Score
Published: October 21, 2022 at 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: October 14, 2026 at 02:17 PM UTC
7 products affected across 3 vendorsLinux KernelDebian LinuxActive IQ Unified Manager· also runs on 4 platforms

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Severity
HIGH7
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%

Description

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function nilfs_new_inode of the file fs/nilfs2/inode.c of the component BPF. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211992.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 4.9.3314.10 ≤ v < 4.14.2964.15 ≤ v < 4.19.2624.20 ≤ v < 5.4.2205.11 ≤ v < 5.15.745.16 ≤ v < 5.19.165.5 ≤ v < 5.10.1486.0 ≤ v < 6.0.2
Affected range stops below 4.14.296, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 4.19.262, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 4.9.331, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 5.10.148, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 5.15.74, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 5.19.16, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 5.4.220, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 6.0.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
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netapp-h300s (same device)
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netapp-h410s (same device)
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netapp-h500s (same device)
All versions
netapp-h700s (same device)

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-119CWE-416

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