CVE-2022-49574

tcp: Fix data-races around sysctl_tcp_recovery.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tcp: Fix data-races around sysctl_tcp_recovery. While reading sysctl_tcp_recovery, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we need to add READ_ONCE() to its readers.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7a492db1f7c37c758a66915908677bd8bc5d368 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92c35113c63306091df9211375eebd0abd8c2160 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8781f7cd04091744f474a2bada74772084b9dc9 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a31e2d0cb5cfa2aae3144cac04f25031d5d20fb4 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52ee7f5c4811ce6be1becd14d38ba1f8a8a0df81 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7d2ef837e14a971a05f60ea08c47f3fed1a36e4 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49574?
CVE-2022-49574 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49574?
To fix CVE-2022-49574, 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-2022-49574 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49574 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-2022-49574?
CVE-2022-49574 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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