CVE-2022-49279 NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems

High 8.2 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the Linux kernel's NFSD component on 32-bit systems can lead to a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-49279?

CVE-2022-49279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 26 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems

On a 32 bit system, the "len * sizeof(*p)" operation can have an integer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-49279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49279?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-49279 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-49279 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49279, GHSA-9crv-c24c-9g53, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-49279.

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