Integer overflow in Linux

CVE-2022-49279

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems On a 32 bit system, the "len * sizeof(*p)" operation can have an integer overflow.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.003 (18.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49279?
CVE-2022-49279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-02-26.
How severe is CVE-2022-49279?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.