CVE-2022-49631
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Feb 26, 2025
Updated: Mar 11, 2025
CWE ID 362
Summary
CVE-2022-49631 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. It involves a data race around the function sysctl_raw_l3mdev_accept, which can be modified concurrently while being read. This issue puts the system at risk of unintended changes and potential security breaches. To mitigate this issue, the kernel developers have implemented the READ_ONCE() macro to ensure proper synchronization and prevent data corruption during concurrent access.
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