Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2022-48897
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 6.1.0-rc3+
**Description**
The issue is related to the arm64/mm component of the Linux kernel, where incorrect handling of memory allocation errors can lead to a denial of service. On arm64, the pmd leaf() function will return true even if the pmd is invalid due to the pmd present invalid() check. This can cause the file map count to decrease and then increase again, triggering a BUG ON() unexpectedly. The problem can be fixed by adding a !pmd present invalid() check in the pmd user accessible page() function.
**Recommendations**
To resolve the issue, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for the arm64/mm component, specifically the patch that adds the !pmd present invalid() check in the pmd user accessible page() function.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.