CVE-2022-49585
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Feb 26, 2025
Updated: Mar 10, 2025
CWE ID 362
Summary
CVE-2022-49585 is a newly identified vulnerability in the Linux kernel that affects the tcp subsystem. The issue stems from data races surrounding the sysctl_tcp_fastopen_blackhole_timeout variable. When this variable is being read, it can be concurrently changed, leading to potential inconsistencies and unintended consequences. To mitigate this risk, the Linux kernel team has introduced the READ_ONCE() macro to prevent such data races and ensure data integrity.
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Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- LINUX