# CVE-2022-2978: A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel NILFS file system was found in the way user triggers function security\_inode\_alloc to fail with fo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-08-24 · Updated: 2026-10-14

## Affected

- n/a Kernel: Linux kernel 6.0-rc3

## Description

A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel NILFS file system was found in the way user triggers function security_inode_alloc to fail with following call to function nilfs_mdt_destroy. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

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## Related

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## References

- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-fsdevel/20220816040859.659129-1-dzm91%40hust.edu.cn/T/#u
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00034.html

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