Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sysctl: Fix data races in proc_douintvec(). A sysctl variable is accessed concurrently, and there is always a chance of data-race. So, all readers and writers need some basic protection to avoid load/store-tearing. This patch changes proc_douintvec() to use READ_ONCE() and WRITE_ONCE() internally to fix data-races on the sysctl side. For now, proc_douintvec() itself is tolerant to a data-race, but we still need to add annotations on the other subsystem's side.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.4.24, < 4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4762b532ec9539755aab61445d5da6e1926ccb99Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/630c76850d554d7140232e71b5d1663e88cffb54Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d335db59f7fb3353f56e52371f1ee796ae9c8f09Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5d54714e329f646bd7af4994fc427d88ee68936Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49641?
CVE-2022-49641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sysctl: Fix data races in proc_douintvec(). A sysctl variable is accessed concurrently, and there is always a chance of data-race....
How severe is CVE-2022-49641?
CVE-2022-49641 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-2022-49641?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.