CVE-2022-50853
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Credential Leak in Linux Kernel NFSv4 _nfs4_discover_trunking Function

Publication date: 2025-12-30

Last updated on: 2025-12-30

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSv4: Fix a credential leak in _nfs4_discover_trunking()

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Published
2025-12-30
Last Modified
2025-12-30
Generated
2026-07-06
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2025-12-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2022-50853
EUVD
EUVD-2022-55845

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linux linux_kernel *

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a credential leak in the Linux kernel's NFSv4 implementation, specifically in the function _nfs4_discover_trunking(). It means that sensitive credential information could be exposed unintentionally during the operation of NFSv4.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability could include unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive credential information, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges or access to systems using NFSv4.

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