CVE-2022-2959

Name: CVE-2022-2959
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-25T18:15:10.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2959 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.8, < 5.10.120
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.45
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 5.17.13
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.18, < 5.18.2

References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/189b0ddc245139af81198d1a3637cac74f96e13aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1165/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/189b0ddc245139af81198d1a3637cac74f96e13aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1165/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2959?

How severe is CVE-2022-2959?

CVE-2022-2959 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2959?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST