Vulnerability Description
A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe_resize_ring(). The specific flaw exists within the handling of pipe buffers. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.8, < 5.10.120 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/189b0ddc245139af81198d1a3637cac74f96e13PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1165/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/189b0ddc245139af81198d1a3637cac74f96e13PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1165/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-2959?
CVE-2022-2959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe_resize_ring(). The specific flaw exists within the handling of pipe buffers. The issue results from the lack ...
How severe is CVE-2022-2959?
CVE-2022-2959 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.