CVE-2022-48931
kernel: configfs: fix a race in configfs_{,un}register_subsystem()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 22, 2024
Updated · October 31, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's configfs subsystem, which can result in a denial of service (DoS). A race condition occurs when multiple processes register or unregister configuration items concurrently without adequate locking. A local user could exploit this flaw through simultaneous operations, causing internal data structure corruption that triggers a kernel crash.
Statement
Following issue marked as moderate with "not affected" for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as it is not vulnerable to this CVE. This is because the CVE does not impact the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in Red Hat's distributions. Additionally, some RHEL versions may be marked as "will not fix" due to the minimal impact of the issue, and no fix will be provided.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-362 · Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')