Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: icmp: Fix data-races around sysctl. While reading icmp sysctl variables, they can be changed concurrently. So, we need to add READ_ONCE() to avoid data-races.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.18, < 4.9.324 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cba7ca667ceb06934746ddd9833a25847bde81dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1740e5922fbb705637ae9fa5203db132fc45f9f6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48d7ee321ea5182c6a70782aa186422a70e67e22Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53ecd09ef2fb35fa69667ae8e414ef6b00fd3bf6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/798c2cf57c63ab39c8aac24d6a3d50f4fa5eeb06Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e088ceb73c24ab4774da391d54a6426f4bfaefcePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2828e8c605853f71267825c9415437c0a93e4f2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/edeec63b13c252193d626c2a48d7a2f0e7016dc2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49638?
CVE-2022-49638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: icmp: Fix data-races around sysctl. While reading icmp sysctl variables, they can be changed concurrently. So, we need to add READ...
How severe is CVE-2022-49638?
CVE-2022-49638 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-2022-49638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.