CVE-2022-49629

nexthop: Fix data-races around nexthop_compat_mode.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nexthop: Fix data-races around nexthop_compat_mode. While reading nexthop_compat_mode, 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/a51040d4b120f3520df64fb0b9c63b31d69bea9b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d17723afea3ae8c9f245c9bbd2ba5945b77e812 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae3054f6fbccc90f14ecd6cf9b2c09a2401c64fd patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdf00bf24bef9be1ca641a6390fd5487873e0d2e patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49629?
CVE-2022-49629 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-49629?
To fix CVE-2022-49629, 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-2022-49629 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49629 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-2022-49629?
CVE-2022-49629 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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