CVE-2022-49541

HIGH

Published Feb 26, 2025 Modified Oct 1, 2025 CWE-415

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: fix potential double free during failed mount RHBZ: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2088799

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 5.15.46
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.17.14
linux	linux_kernel	5.18 — 5.18.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8378a51e3f8140f60901fb27208cc7a6e47047b5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a167fc440e5693c1cdd7f07071e05658bd9d89d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce0008a0e410cdd95f0d8cd81b2902ec10a660c4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee71f8f1cd3c8c4a251fd3e8abc89215ae3457cb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49541? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: fix potential double free during failed mount RHBZ: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2088799 It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-49541? +

CVE-2022-49541 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49541? +

CVE-2022-49541 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-49541? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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