Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-2959
A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe_resize_ring(). The specific flaw exists within the handling of pipe buffers. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
EPSS: 0.004 (29.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- N/a Kernel — versions Fixed in kernel 5.19
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2959?
- CVE-2022-2959 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Locking. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2022-08-25.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2959?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-2959 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.