Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu. While reading sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we need to add READ_ONCE() to its readers.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.14, < 4.19.254 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60c158dc7b1f0558f6cadd5b50d0386da0000d50Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7828309df0f89419a9349761a37c7d1b0da45697Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93fbc06da1d819f3981a7bd7928c3641ea67b364Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b96ed5ccb09ae71103023ed13acefb194f609794Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e364b5f6ffbfc457a997ad09a7baa16c19581edcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb15262128b793e4b1d1c4514d3e6d19c3959764Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49604?
CVE-2022-49604 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu. While reading sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we n...
How severe is CVE-2022-49604?
CVE-2022-49604 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-2022-49604?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.