CVE-2022-49572

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tcp: Fix data-races around sysctl_tcp_slow_start_after_idle. While reading sysctl_tcp_slow_start_after_idle, it can be changed concurrently. Thus, we need to add READ_ONCE() to its readers.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-02-26 07:01 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 05:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-02-26 07:01 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:18 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-362 · Race condition

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 4.19.254
• Linux Kernel < 5.4.208
• Linux Kernel < 5.10.134
• Linux Kernel < 5.15.58
• Linux Kernel < 5.18.15
• Linux Kernel 5.19

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.7

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High