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 b-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.

  1. 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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