Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_early_retrans. While reading sysctl_tcp_early_retrans, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we need to add READ_ONCE() to its reader.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 4.19.254 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11e8b013d16e5db63f8f76acceb5b86964098aaaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/488d3ad98ef7cddce7054193dbae6b4349c6807dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5037ca9e4b169cc9aed0174d658c3d81fdaf8ea5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52e65865deb6a36718a463030500f16530eaab74Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83767fe800a311370330d4ec83aa76093b744a80Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5975f6376ce90c2c483ae36bf88c9cface4c13bPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49573?
CVE-2022-49573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_early_retrans. While reading sysctl_tcp_early_retrans, it can be changed concurrently. Thus...
How severe is CVE-2022-49573?
CVE-2022-49573 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-49573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.