Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_thin_linear_timeouts. While reading sysctl_tcp_thin_linear_timeouts, 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 | >= 2.6.34, < 4.19.254 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/404c53ccdebd11f96954f4070cffac8e0b4d5cb6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/492f3713b282c0e67e951cd804edd22eccc25412Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c6f2a86ca590d5187a073d987e9599985fb1c7cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0f96c4f179cb3560078cefccef105e8f1701210Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc133e4f4bc225079198192623945bb872c08143Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4b0295be9a3c4260de4585fac4062e602a88ac7Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49575?
CVE-2022-49575 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_thin_linear_timeouts. While reading sysctl_tcp_thin_linear_timeouts, it can be changed conc...
How severe is CVE-2022-49575?
CVE-2022-49575 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-2022-49575?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.