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CVE-2022-2959

7.0 · HIGH

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe_resize_ring().

Published Aug 25, 2022CWE-667EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2022-2959 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 25, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/torvalds/linux/commit/189b0ddc245139af81198d1a3637cac74f96e13aRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005/Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1165/GitHubgithub.com/torvalds/linux/commit/189b0ddc245139af81198d1a3637cac74f96e13aRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005/Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1165/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2959?

CVE-2022-2959 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 25, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-2959?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-2959?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-2959?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-2959 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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