CVE-2022-50743
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: erofs: Fix pcluster memleak when its block address is zero syzkaller reported a memleak: https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=6…
Overview
CVE-2022-50743 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
erofs: Fix pcluster memleak when its block address is zero
syzkaller reported a memleak:
https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=62f37ff612f0021641eda5b17f056f1668aa9aed
unreferenced object 0xffff88811009c7f8 (size 136):
...
backtrace:
[<ffffffff821db19b>] z_erofs_do_read_page+0x99b/0x1740
[<ffffffff821dee9e>] z_erofs_readahead+0x24e/0x580
[<ffffffff814bc0d6>] read_pages+0x86/0x3d0
...
syzkaller constructed a case: in z_erofs_register_pcluster(),
ztailpacking = false and map->m_pa = zero. This makes pcl->obj.index be
zero although pcl is not a inline pcluster.
Then following path adds refcount for grp, but the refcount won't be put
because pcl is inline.
z_erofs_readahead()
z_erofs_do_read_page() # for another page
z_erofs_collector_begin()
erofs_find_workgroup()
erofs_workgroup_get()
Since it's illegal for the block address of a non-inlined pcluster to
be zero, add check her
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-50743?
CVE-2022-50743 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2022-50743?
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-2022-50743?
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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