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CVE-2022-49170

HIGH 7.8 ALL-YEARS

Published 2025-02-26 · Last modified 2026-08-12 · Linux · NVD: Modified

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to do sanity check on curseg->alloc_type As Wenqing Liu reported in bugzilla: https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=215657 - Overview UBSAN: array-index-out-of-bounds in fs/f2fs/segment.c:3460:2 when mount and operate a corrupted image - Reproduce tested on kernel 5.17-rc4, 5.17-rc6 1. mkdir test_crash 2. cd test_crash 3. unzip tmp2.zip 4. mkdir mnt 5. ./single_test.sh f2fs 2 - Kernel dump [ 46.434454] loop0: detected capacity change from 0 to 131072 [ 46.529839] F2FS-fs (loop0): Mounted with checkpoint version = 7548c2d9 [ 46.738319] ================================================================================ [ 46.738412] UBSAN: array-index-out-of-bounds in fs/f2fs/segment.c:3460:2 [ 46.738475] index 231 is out of range for type 'unsigned int [2]' [ 46.738539] CPU: 2 PID: 939 Comm: umount Not tainted 5.17.0-rc6 #1 [ 46.738547] Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009), BIOS 1.13.0-1ubuntu1.1 04/01/2014 [ 46.738551] Call Trace: [ 46.738556] <TASK> [ 46.738563] dump_stack_lvl+0x47/0x5c [ 46.738581] ubsan_epilogue+0x5/0x50 [ 46.738592] __ubsan_handle_out_of_bounds+0x68/0x80 [ 46.738604] f2fs_allocate_data_block+0xdff/0xe60 [f2fs] [ 46.738819] do_write_page+0xef/0x210 [f2fs] [ 46.738934] f2fs_do_write_node_page+0x3f/0x80 [f2fs] [ 46.739038] __write_node_page+0x2b7/0x920 [f2fs] [ 46.739162] f2fs_sync_node_pages+0x943/0xb00 [f2fs] [ 4

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.8), but no confirmed exploitation. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 21st percentile

○ In CISA KEV○ Catalogued PoC

Impact if exploited

7.8CVSS 3.1 · HIGH · CNA

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ⚠Access: Requires local access to the host
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept

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Affected

Vendors Linux

Products Linux Linux Kernel

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-129: Improper Validation of Array Index

CVSS vector

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

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Vendor product assessments

Showing 32 of 274 vendor product statements; 242 omitted. Read the full vendor advisory.

  • kernel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-64k-debug-modules-extra as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-64k-debug-modules-extra

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-debug-core as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-debug-core

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-devel-matched as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-devel-matched

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-64k-debug as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-64k-debug

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-64k-modules-extra as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-64k-modules-extra

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-devel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-devel

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-uki-virt-addons as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-uki-virt-addons

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel?arch=src

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-debug as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-debug

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • perf as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/perf

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-doc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-doc

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-doc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-doc

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-tools-libs-devel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-cross-headers as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-cross-headers

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-headers as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-headers

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-debug-devel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-debug-devel

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-modules-internal as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-modules-internal

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-zfcpdump-devel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-zfcpdump-devel

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-64k-debug-modules-extra as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-64k-debug-modules-extra

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-64k-modules-partner as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-64k-modules-partner

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-debug-modules-core as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-debug-modules-core

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-headers as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-headers

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-64k as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-64k

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-64k-debug-modules-extra as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-64k-debug-modules-extra

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-64k-modules-internal as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-64k-modules-internal

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-debug-modules-core as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-debug-modules-core

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-rt-modules-extra as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-rt-modules-extra

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-tools-libs-devel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-tools-libs-devel

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • kernel-zfcpdump-modules-extra as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/kernel-zfcpdump-modules-extra

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00
  • rv as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 · known not affected

    Vendor assessment for this product only.

    Reason: vulnerable code not present

    pkg:rpm/redhat/rv

    Red Hat · CVE-2022-49170 · Updated 2026-06-30T10:22:19+00:00

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 3.8 and < 5.10.110
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.11 and < 5.15.33
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.16 and < 5.16.19
LinuxLinux Kernel≥ 5.17 and < 5.17.2

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.8 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 7.8 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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