CVE-2022-50348: linux kernel vulnerability

What is known

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfsd: Fix a memory leak in an error handling path If this memdup_user() call fails, the memory allocated in a previous call a few lines above should be freed. Otherwise it leaks.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2022-50348, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether linux kernel is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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