CVE-2022-50302
lockd: set other missing fields when unlocking files
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lockd: set other missing fields when unlocking files vfs_lock_file() expects the struct file_lock to be fully initialised by the caller. Re-exported NFSv3 has been seen to Oops if the fl_file field is NULL.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2025, 3:22 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Apply the latest Linux kernel updates.
- Verify file lock initialisation in VFS.
- Test NFSv3 operations thoroughly.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: lockd: set other missing fields when unlocking files vfs_lock_file() expects the struct file_lock to be fully initialised by the caller. Re-exported NFSv3 has been seen to Oops if the fl_file field is NULL. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/18ebd35b61b4693a0ddc270b6d4f18def232e770 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31c93ee5f1e4dc278b562e20f3c3274ac34997f3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/688575aef211b0986fc51010116f5888a99d76a2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95d42a8d3d4ae84a0bd3ee23e1fee240cdf0a9f0 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7aa9f7778316beb690f6e2763b6d672ad8b256f