CVE-2022-3566

Linux Kernel TCP tcp_setsockopt race condition

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel. This affects the function tcp_getsockopt/tcp_setsockopt of the component TCP Handler. The manipulation leads to race condition. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211089 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: Linux Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/commit/?id=f49cd2f4d6170d27a2c61f1fecb03d8a70c91f57 patch vendor advisory third party advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.211089 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3566?
CVE-2022-3566 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3566?
To fix CVE-2022-3566, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-3566 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3566 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3566?
CVE-2022-3566 affects Linux Kernel.
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