CVE-2022-49578
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Feb 26, 2025
Updated: Mar 10, 2025
CWE ID 362
Summary
CVE-2022-49578 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. This issue stems from a data race in the implementation of sysctl_ip_prot_sock. Concurrent access to this function without proper synchronization may result in load/store tearing, leading to potential security vulnerabilities. The Linux kernel team has addressed this issue by implementing necessary fixes to safeguard against such data races.
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Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- LINUX