CVE-2022-49057

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified

CVE-2022-49057 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: null_blk: end timed out poll request When poll request is timed out, it is removed from the poll list, but not completed, so the request is leaked, and never get chance to complete. Fix the issue by ending it in timeout handler.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: null_blk: end timed out poll request When poll request is timed out, it is removed from the poll list, but not completed, so the request is leaked, and never get chance to complete. Fix the issue by ending it in timeout handler.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.20%

10.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 5.17.4
LinuxLinux Kernel5.18Rc1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49057?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: null_blk: end timed out poll request When poll request is timed out, it is removed from the poll list, but not completed, so the request is leaked, and never get chance to complete. Fix the issue by ending it in timeout handler.
How severe is CVE-2022-49057?
CVE-2022-49057 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49057?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST