CVE-2022-49607 describes a data race vulnerability in the Linux kernel's perf subsystem, specifically affecting the perf/core component. This race condition between perf_event_set_output() and perf_mmap_close() can lead to a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM), an attacker with low privileges and high attack complexity could cause a system crash. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.2.49, < 3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 3.4.52, < 3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 3.9.8, < 4.9.325CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.10, < 4.14.290CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.15, < 4.19.254CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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