CVE-2022-49531
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: loop: implement ->free_disk Ensure that the lo_device which is stored in the gendisk private data is valid until the gendisk is freed. Currently the loop driver uses a lot of effort to make sure a device is not freed when it is still in use, but to to fix a potential deadlock this will be relaxed a bit soon.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedFeb 26, 2025
First seenFeb 26, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-667CWE-667
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel5.18.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
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