Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nexthop: Fix data-races around nexthop_compat_mode. While reading nexthop_compat_mode, 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 | >= 5.8, < 5.10.132 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d17723afea3ae8c9f245c9bbd2ba5945b77e812Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a51040d4b120f3520df64fb0b9c63b31d69bea9bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae3054f6fbccc90f14ecd6cf9b2c09a2401c64fdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdf00bf24bef9be1ca641a6390fd5487873e0d2ePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49629?
CVE-2022-49629 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nexthop: Fix data-races around nexthop_compat_mode. While reading nexthop_compat_mode, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we ne...
How severe is CVE-2022-49629?
CVE-2022-49629 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-2022-49629?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.