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CVE-2022-50705: io_uring/rw: defer fsnotify calls to task context

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/rw: defer fsnotify calls to task context We can't call these off the kiocb completion as that might be off soft/hard irq context. Defer the calls to when we process the task_work for this request. That avoids valid complaints like: stack backtrace: CPU: 1 PID: 0 Comm: swapper/1 Not tainted 6.0.0-rc6-syzkaller-00321-g105a36f3694e #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 08/26/2022 Call Trace: <IRQ> __dump_stack lib/dump_stack.c:88 [inline] dump_stack_lvl+0xcd/0x134 lib/dump_stack.c:106 print_usage_bug kernel/locking/lockdep.c:3961 [inline] valid_state kernel/locking/lockdep.c:3973 [inline] mark_lock_irq kernel/locking/lockdep.c:4176 [inline] mark_lock.part.0.cold+0x18/0xd8 kernel/locking/lockdep.c:4632 mark_lock kernel/locking/lockdep.c:4596 [inline] mark_usage kernel/locking/lockdep.c:4527 [inline] __lock_acquire+0x11d9/0x56d0 kernel/locking/lockdep.c:5007 lock_acquire kernel/locking/lockdep.c:5666 [inline] lock_acquire+0x1ab/0x570 kernel/locking/lockdep.c:5631 __fs_reclaim_acquire mm/page_alloc.c:4674 [inline] fs_reclaim_acquire+0x115/0x160 mm/page_alloc.c:4688 might_alloc include/linux/sched/mm.h:271 [inline] slab_pre_alloc_hook mm/slab.h:700 [inline] slab_alloc mm/slab.c:3278 [inline] __kmem_cache_alloc_lru mm/slab.c:3471 [inline] kmem_cache_alloc+0x39/0x520 mm/slab.c:3491 fanotify_alloc_fid_event fs/notify/fanotify/fanotify.c:580 [inline] fanotify_alloc_event fs/notify/fanotify/fanotify.c:813 [inline] fanotify_handle_event+0x1130/0x3f40 fs/notify/fanotify/fanotify.c:948 send_to_group fs/notify/fsnotify.c:360 [inline] fsnotify+0xafb/0x1680 fs/notify/fsnotify.c:570 __fsnotify_parent+0x62f/0xa60 fs/notify/fsnotify.c:230 fsnotify_parent include/linux/fsnotify.h:77 [inline] fsnotify_file include/linux/fsnotify.h:99 [inline] fsnotify_access include/linux/fsnotify.h:309 [inline] __io_complete_rw_common+0x485/0x720 io_uring/rw.c:195 io_complete_rw+0x1a/0x1f0 io_uring/rw.c:228 iomap_dio_complete_work fs/iomap/direct-io.c:144 [inline] iomap_dio_bio_end_io+0x438/0x5e0 fs/iomap/direct-io.c:178 bio_endio+0x5f9/0x780 block/bio.c:1564 req_bio_endio block/blk-mq.c:695 [inline] blk_update_request+0x3fc/0x1300 block/blk-mq.c:825 scsi_end_request+0x7a/0x9a0 drivers/scsi/scsi_lib.c:541 scsi_io_completion+0x173/0x1f70 drivers/scsi/scsi_lib.c:971 scsi_complete+0x122/0x3b0 drivers/scsi/scsi_lib.c:1438 blk_complete_reqs+0xad/0xe0 block/blk-mq.c:1022 __do_softirq+0x1d3/0x9c6 kernel/softirq.c:571 invoke_softirq kernel/softirq.c:445 [inline] __irq_exit_rcu+0x123/0x180 kernel/softirq.c:650 irq_exit_rcu+0x5/0x20 kernel/softirq.c:662 common_interrupt+0xa9/0xc0 arch/x86/kernel/irq.c:240

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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel bug in asynchronous file I/O notification handling. Some notification work could run in interrupt context, where normal locking and memory allocation may be unsafe. The supplied sources do not state a CVSS score, business impact, or active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a kernel maintenance item with uncertain severity. It should be tracked and patched through normal vulnerability management, with higher attention for shared Linux infrastructure, but the provided evidence does not justify claiming emergency exploitation risk.

Technical view

The issue is in io_uring read/write completion paths. fsnotify access notifications were called from kiocb completion, which may execute from soft or hard IRQ context. The kernel fix defers fsnotify calls until task_work processing for the request.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions or downstream kernels missing the referenced stable fixes. Environments using io_uring and fsnotify/fanotify-related monitoring are most relevant, but the sources do not define a complete product matrix.

Exploitation context

The bundle reports no KEV listing and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The source material shows a syzkaller-style lockdep complaint and kernel backtrace, not a public exploit or weaponized attack path.

Researcher notes

The key behavior is unsafe fsnotify execution from io_uring completion context. The fix changes execution context rather than documenting a direct privilege boundary failure. Impact, exploitability, and exact downstream version ranges remain incomplete in the supplied public data.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Linux distribution advisories for CVE-2022-50705 coverage.
  • Upgrade affected kernels to vendor-supported fixed releases.
  • Confirm updates include the linked stable kernel commits.
  • Prioritize shared, container, and multi-user Linux hosts.
  • If patching is delayed, follow vendor guidance for temporary controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across affected assets.
  • Compare installed kernels against vendor fixed-version guidance.
  • Review kernel package changelogs for the referenced commits.
  • Check whether io_uring is enabled on relevant hosts.
  • Document any systems awaiting vendor patches or reboot.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxdf1ec53252d5b5b26ea49e30438741c9a6d89857, f63cf5192fe3418ad5ae1a4412eba5694b145f79, f63cf5192fe3418ad5ae1a4412eba5694b145f79, dfbe550c8235b7e98284db37eeeddfd3b4b19b00, b436d1e92662adecafff4c95baae6352289c2d80unaffected
LinuxLinux5.18, 0, 5.15.90, 6.0.3, 6.1affected
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