CVE-2022-50328 jbd2: fix potential use-after-free in jbd2_fc_wait_bufs

High 7.8 Published Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's jbd2 filesystem module allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-50328?

CVE-2022-50328 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 15 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

jbd2: fix potential use-after-free in jbd2_fc_wait_bufs

In 'jbd2_fc_wait_bufs' use 'bh' after put buffer head reference count which may lead to use-after-free. So judge buffer if uptodate before put buffer head reference count.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-50328?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50328?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-50328 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-50328 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-50328, GHSA-72g6-vhcp-944p, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-50328.

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