Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_notsent_lowat. While reading sysctl_tcp_notsent_lowat, 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 | >= 3.12, < 4.9.325 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f75343584ee474303e17efe0610bdd170af1d13Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55be873695ed8912eb77ff46d1d1cadf028bd0f3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62e56cfeb2ae4b53ae9ca24c80f54093250ce64aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/80d4d0c461674eea87f0977e12a2ecd334b9b79cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91e21df688f8a75255ca9c459da39ac96300113aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c1b85c5a34294f7444c13bf828e0e84b0a0eed85Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9362a993886613ef0284c2a4911c6017c97d803Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd6f1284e380c377932186042ff0b5c987fb2b92Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49587?
CVE-2022-49587 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_notsent_lowat. While reading sysctl_tcp_notsent_lowat, it can be changed concurrently. Thus...
How severe is CVE-2022-49587?
CVE-2022-49587 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-2022-49587?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.