CVE-2022-0850
kernel: information leak in copy_page_to_iter() in iov_iter.c
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 7, 2021
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
An information leak flaw was found via ext4_extent_header in fs/ext4/extents.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-200 · Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor