CVE-2022-23040: Race Condition
First published: Thu Mar 10 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 11 April 2025
Credit: security@xen.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen XAPI | ||
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/07/msg00000.html
- https://xenbits.xenproject.org/xsa/advisory-396.txt
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-23040
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-23040
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23040
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-23040
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-23040
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-396.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23040?
CVE-2022-23040 has a high severity rating due to the potential for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in Linux PV device frontends.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23040?
To fix CVE-2022-23040, update the Linux package to one of the secured versions such as 5.10.223-1 or higher.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-23040?
CVE-2022-23040 affects various Linux distributions including Debian 9.0 and Xen unstable versions.
What types of attacks can CVE-2022-23040 facilitate?
CVE-2022-23040 can facilitate privilege escalation attacks by allowing malicious backends to exploit vulnerabilities in the frontend.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-23040?
Yes, patches for CVE-2022-23040 are available in the latest versions of the Linux package.
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