CVE-2022-49604
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Feb 26, 2025
Updated: Mar 11, 2025
CWE ID 362
Summary
CVE-2022-49604 is a data race vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. Specifically, the sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu variable is susceptible to being changed concurrently while being read. This can lead to unintended consequences or incorrect functionality. To mitigate this issue, the Linux kernel team has implemented the READ_ONCE() macro, ensuring that readers of this variable obtain a consistent value.
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