CVE-2022-50496

| EUVD-2025-32343 HIGH
2025-10-04 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 13, 2026 - 19:56 vuln.today
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 13, 2026 - 19:56 euvd
EUVD-2025-32343
Patch Released
Jan 22, 2026 - 19:06 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Oct 04, 2025 - 16:15 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm cache: Fix UAF in destroy() Dm_cache also has the same UAF problem when dm_resume() and dm_destroy() are concurrent. Therefore, cancelling timer again in destroy().

Analysis

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

dm cache: Fix UAF in destroy()

Dm_cache also has the same UAF problem when dm_resume() and dm_destroy() are concurrent.

Therefore, cancelling timer again in destroy().

Technical Context

A use-after-free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the referenced memory has been freed, leading to undefined behavior. This vulnerability is classified as Use After Free (CWE-416).

Affected Products

Affected products: Linux Linux Kernel

Remediation

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Use memory-safe languages. Implement proper object lifecycle management. Use static and dynamic analysis tools to detect UAF patterns.

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0

Vendor Status

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