ABBA Deadlock Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Metadata Operations

CVE-2022-50549

What is CVE-2022-50549?

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel manifests as an ABBA deadlock between processes handling metadata operations and cache management. This condition arises when concurrent processes attempt to manage resources, leading to prolonged blocking and potential system hangs, affecting overall system stability and performance. The vulnerability has been addressed in updated kernel releases.

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