CVE-2022-50638
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: fix bug_on in __es_tree_search caused by bad boot loader inode We got a issue as fllows: ================================…
Overview
CVE-2022-50638 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ext4: fix bug_on in __es_tree_search caused by bad boot loader inode
We got a issue as fllows:
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kernel BUG at fs/ext4/extents_status.c:203!
invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP
CPU: 1 PID: 945 Comm: cat Not tainted 6.0.0-next-20221007-dirty #349
RIP: 0010:ext4_es_end.isra.0+0x34/0x42
RSP: 0018:ffffc9000143b768 EFLAGS: 00010203
RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: ffff8881769cd0b8 RCX: 0000000000000000
RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: ffffffff8fc27cf7 RDI: 00000000ffffffff
RBP: ffff8881769cd0bc R08: 0000000000000000 R09: ffffc9000143b5f8
R10: 0000000000000001 R11: 0000000000000001 R12: ffff8881769cd0a0
R13: ffff8881768e5668 R14: 00000000768e52f0 R15: 0000000000000000
FS: 00007f359f7f05c0(0000)GS:ffff88842fd00000(0000)knlGS:0000000000000000
CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033
CR2: 00007f359f5a2000 CR3: 000000017130c000 CR4: 00000000000006e0
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.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-50638?
CVE-2022-50638 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2022-50638?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-50638?
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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