CVE-2022-48931

Summary

CVE-2022-48931 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to improper synchronization during concurrent execution, specifically in the configfs subsystem. Affected products include various versions and configurations of the Linux kernel, which could lead to a kernel panic due to race conditions when two processes attempt to register or unregister subsystems simultaneously. To remediate this issue, users are advised to apply the appropriate patches available from the Linux kernel repositories. The potential danger posed by this vulnerability is significant, as it can lead to system crashes and disruption of services. The severity rating for this vulnerability is classified as medium (base score 4.7) with high availability impact and low privileges required for exploitation.

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