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CVE-2022-2959

Published: 2022-08-25T18:15Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T07:01Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
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. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt