CVE-2022-48988

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's memory cgroup (memcg) component. A missing file type check in the memcg_write_event_control() function allows arbitrary files to bypass validation. This can lead to a use-after-free condition when d_name and parent accesses race against file renames and removals. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to potentially escalate privileges or cause a denial of service.

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Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.