CVE-2022-49576 ipv4: Fix data-races around sysctl_fib_multipath_hash_fields.

Medium 4.7 Published Updated

A race condition in the Linux kernel IPv4 multipath hash fields sysctl could lead to inconsistent state during concurrent access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-49576?

CVE-2022-49576 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ipv4: Fix data-races around sysctl_fib_multipath_hash_fields.

While reading sysctl_fib_multipath_hash_fields, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we need to add READ_ONCE() to its readers.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-49576?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49576?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-49576 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-49576 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49576, GHSA-gpm7-vrgw-5m8r, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-49576.

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