SB20250226689 - Race condition within a thread in Linux kernel ipv4

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SB20250226689 - Race condition within a thread in Linux kernel ipv4

Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250226689
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition within a thread (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49590)

The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt data.

The vulnerability exists due to a data race within the add_grec(), igmpv3_send_report(), igmp_send_report(), igmp_heard_report(), igmp_heard_query(), __igmp_group_dropped(), igmp_group_added() and ip_mc_rejoin_groups() functions in net/ipv4/igmp.c. A local user can corrupt data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References