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CVE-2022-50674

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: vdso: fix NULL deference in vdso_join_timens() when vfork Testing tools/testing/selftests/timens/vfork_exec.c got below…

Published Dec 9, 2025EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2022-50674 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

Technical description

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

riscv: vdso: fix NULL deference in vdso_join_timens() when vfork

Testing tools/testing/selftests/timens/vfork_exec.c got below

kernel log:

[ 6.838454] Unable to handle kernel access to user memory without uaccess routines at virtual address 0000000000000020

[ 6.842255] Oops [#1]

[ 6.842871] Modules linked in:

[ 6.844249] CPU: 1 PID: 64 Comm: vfork_exec Not tainted 6.0.0-rc3-rt15+ #8

[ 6.845861] Hardware name: riscv-virtio,qemu (DT)

[ 6.848009] epc : vdso_join_timens+0xd2/0x110

[ 6.850097] ra : vdso_join_timens+0xd2/0x110

[ 6.851164] epc : ffffffff8000635c ra : ffffffff8000635c sp : ff6000000181fbf0

[ 6.852562] gp : ffffffff80cff648 tp : ff60000000fdb700 t0 : 3030303030303030

[ 6.853852] t1 : 0000000000000030 t2 : 3030303030303030 s0 : ff6000000181fc40

[ 6.854984] s1 : ff60000001e6c000 a0 : 0000000000000010 a1 : ffffffff8005654c

[ 6.856221] a2 : 00000000ffffefff a3 : 000000000

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-2022-50674?

CVE-2022-50674 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2022-50674?

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-2022-50674?

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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