CVE-2022-49280

CVE-2022-49280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent underflow in nfssvc_decode_writeargs() Smatch complains: fs/nfsd/nfsxdr.c:341 nfssvc_decode_writeargs() warn: no lower bound on 'args->len' Change the type to unsigned to prevent this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49280?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent underflow in nfssvc_decode_writeargs() Smatch complains: fs/nfsd/nfsxdr.c:341 nfssvc_decode_writeargs() warn: no lower bound on 'args->len' Change the type to unsigned to prevent this issue.
How severe is CVE-2022-49280?
CVE-2022-49280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-49280 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-49280?
CVE-2022-49280 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49280?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-49280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-49280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-54946.
When was CVE-2022-49280 published?
CVE-2022-49280 was published on 2025-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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