CVE-2022-49603

ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_update_priority.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_update_priority. While reading sysctl_ip_fwd_update_priority, 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 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11038fa781ab916535c53351537b22d6d405667d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/351f81f7d7185d18a9ff76f8f8c2fa8c4eea563b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bcc03369d3277ae075ed421f0c8bf4adb5e65b74 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7bf9e18d9a5e99e3c83482973557e9f047b051e7 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49603?
CVE-2022-49603 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49603?
To fix CVE-2022-49603, 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-2022-49603 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49603 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-2022-49603?
CVE-2022-49603 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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