Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: Fix a data-race around sysctl_fib_multipath_use_neigh. While reading sysctl_fib_multipath_use_neigh, 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 | >= 4.7, < 5.4.208 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14e996577ed2799a1ed6ffeb71c76d63acb28444Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6727f39e99e0f545d815edebb6c94228485427ecPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87507bcb4f5de16bb419e9509d874f4db6c0ad0fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8d345db03b4deffb4f04219a51d3b1e94171b76Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e045d672ba06e1d35bacb56374d350de0ac99066Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49580?
CVE-2022-49580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: Fix a data-race around sysctl_fib_multipath_use_neigh. While reading sysctl_fib_multipath_use_neigh, it can be changed concu...
How severe is CVE-2022-49580?
CVE-2022-49580 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-2022-49580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.