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CVE-2022-50333

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs: jfs: fix shift-out-of-bounds in dbDiscardAG This should be applied to most URSAN bugs found recently by syzbot, by guarding…

Published Sep 15, 2025CWE-125EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2022-50333 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

fs: jfs: fix shift-out-of-bounds in dbDiscardAG

This should be applied to most URSAN bugs found recently by syzbot,

by guarding the dbMount. As syzbot feeding rubbish into the bmap

descriptor.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50333?

CVE-2022-50333 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-50333?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-50333?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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