CVE-2022-2959
A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe_resize_ring().
Published Aug 25, 2022 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · linux linux kernel
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.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Aug 25, 2022 · NIST NVD
Detected
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.
Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
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.
Affected
- cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified
Sources
- CVE.orgCVE-2022-2959
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - NIST NVDCVE-2022-2959
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 lo
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