CVE-2022-50485 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.228/5.10.162/5.15.86/6.0.17/6.1.3 ext4 ext4_iget initialization

October 4, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.228/5.10.162/5.15.86/6.0.17/6.1.3. Affected by this issue is the function ext4_iget of the component ext4. This manipulation causes improper initialization.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-50485. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

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