4.7
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2022-49632
Linux Kernel ICMP Data-Race Vulnerability
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: icmp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr. While reading sysctl_icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we need to add READ_ONCE() to its reader.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 11, 2025, 10:37 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Fix a data-race in the Linux kernel related to sysctl_icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr by using READ_ONCE().
  • Apply the kernel patch to fix the data-race.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
  • Recompile the kernel with the fix applied.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2022-49632.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2efabce81db7eed1c98fa1a3f203f0edd738ac3 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de9490c32bc10020efdd1509689a28f197d6dfb8 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9617844e4d5d6331dbce3fb19a24e5bda201e58 Patch
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-49632 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-362
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.19:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.6.12 from (excluding) 5.15.56 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 from (excluding) 5.18.13
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2efabce81db7eed1c98fa1a3f203f0edd738ac3 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de9490c32bc10020efdd1509689a28f197d6dfb8 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9617844e4d5d6331dbce3fb19a24e5bda201e58 Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Feb. 26, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: icmp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr. While reading sysctl_icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we need to add READ_ONCE() to its reader.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2efabce81db7eed1c98fa1a3f203f0edd738ac3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de9490c32bc10020efdd1509689a28f197d6dfb8
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9617844e4d5d6331dbce3fb19a24e5bda201e58
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 4.7
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