CVE-2022-49414 describes a race condition in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem, specifically between the ext4_write and ext4_convert_inline_data functions. This vulnerability can lead to a kernel crash (BUG_ON) due to inconsistent block bitmap and group descriptor information. It affects Linux kernel versions and is categorized as a local attack with high attack complexity. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium), indicating a potential for high availability impact (kernel crash) but no confidentiality or integrity impact. The attack requires local access and is complex to execute. Currently, there is no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE. It is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.8, < 5.4.207CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.5, < 5.10.132CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.11, < 5.15.46CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.16, < 5.17.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.18, < 5.18.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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