CVE-2022-2959
High
Description
A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe_resize_ring(). The specific flaw exists within the handling of pipe buffers. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedAug 25, 2022
First seenAug 25, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-667CWE-667
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel5.10.120, 5.15.45, 5.17.13, 5.18.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 5.8 ≤ v < 5.10.120, 5.11 ≤ v < 5.15.45, 5.16 ≤ v < 5.17.13, 5.18 ≤ v < 5.18.2 | 5.10.120, 5.15.45, 5.17.13, 5.18.2 |
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