CVE-2022-50346 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.3 ext4 fs/ext4/xattr.c ext4_rename allocation of resources

September 16, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.3. This vulnerability affects the function ext4_rename of the file fs/ext4/xattr.c of the component ext4. Executing manipulation can lead to allocation of resources.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-50346. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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