CVE-2022-2959

HIGH

Linux Kernel < 5.10.120 - Race Condition

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 6.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-667 CWE-362
Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 5.8 - 5.10.120
Published Aug 25, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026