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cve 2022 50304

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CVE-2022-50304 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the MTD (Memory Technology Device) core. The issue involves a cleanup bug where kernel objects remain registered after a failed initialization, preventing the module from being reloaded and causing persistent availability problems. The fix ensures the block-device-backing infrastructure is properly unregistered on error. This tag covers discussions about the vulnerability, its impact on embedded systems using flash memory, and the upstream patch that resolves the issue.
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    Linux MTD Core CVE-2022-50304: Unregister on Error Fix Restores Module Load

    A subtle cleanup bug in the Linux kernel’s MTD (Memory Technology Device) core can leave kernel objects registered even after a failed initialization, preventing the module from being reloaded and producing a persistent availability problem; the issue was assigned CVE-2022-50304 and has been...
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