CVE-2022-50223 | Linux Kernel up to 5.19.1 LoongArch /proc/cpuinfo cpu_max_bits_warn stack-based overflow

June 18, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.19.1. This issue affects the function cpu_max_bits_warn of the file /proc/cpuinfo of the component LoongArch. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-50223. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

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