CVE-2022-50089 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.60/5.18.17/5.19.1 btrfs hung_task_timeout_secs cow_file_range return value (ID 59 / WID-SEC-2025-1350)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.60/5.18.17/5.19.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function cow_file_range of the file /proc/sys/kernel/hung_task_timeout_secs of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to unchecked return value.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-50089. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.