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.
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Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2022-08-25 11:15

Updated : 2023-02-14 05:15


NVD link : CVE-2022-2959

Mitre link : CVE-2022-2959


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CWE
CWE-667

Improper Locking

CWE-362

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel