Vulnerability Description
In MariaDB before 10.9.2, compress_write in extra/mariabackup/ds_compress.cc does not release data_mutex upon a stream write failure, which allows local users to trigger a deadlock.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 10.3.0, < 10.3.36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-28719Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221104-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-28719Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221104-0008/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-38791?
CVE-2022-38791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In MariaDB before 10.9.2, compress_write in extra/mariabackup/ds_compress.cc does not release data_mutex upon a stream write failure, which allows local users to trigger a deadlock.
How severe is CVE-2022-38791?
CVE-2022-38791 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38791?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mariadb Mariadb, Fedoraproject Fedora.