CVE-2022-50743 Details
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 here to avoid registering the pcluster which would be leaked.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's EROFS (Enhanced Read-Only File System) implementation. This issue arises when a 'pcluster' (partial cluster) is registered with a block address of zero, which is illegal for non-inlined pclusters. The vulnerability was reported by syzkaller, a fuzzing tool, which created a scenario that exposed the memory leak. The problem occurs in the 'z_erofs_register_pcluster' function, where the pcluster's object index is set to zero, leading to an unreferenced object that is not properly cleaned up. The leaked reference is not released because the pcluster is treated as inline, even though it is not.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. The patch is available in the Linux stable tree.
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Assessed Dec 24, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/618e712b99c78d1004b70a1a9ab0a4830d0b2673 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac54c1f7b288d83b6ba1e320efff24ecc21309cd | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c42c0ffe81176940bd5dead474216b7198d77675 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| Linux kernel | All versions |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Dec 24, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |
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