CVE-2022-49201: ibmvnic: fix race between xmit and reset

Published Feb 26, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Affected Software

128 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<5.15.33
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.19
Linux Linux kernel>=5.17<5.17.2
debian/linux<5.17.3-1
5.17.3-1
debian/linux<5.17.3-1
5.17.3-1
debian/linux<5.17.3-1
5.17.3-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.4<5.4.0-1165.176~18.04.1
5.4.0-1165.176~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.4<5.4.0-1170.176~18.04.1
5.4.0-1170.176~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*
ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.4<5.4.0-1168.178~18.04.1
5.4.0-1168.178~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.4<5.4.0-242.262~18.04.1
5.4.0-242.262~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.4<5.4.0-1111.116~18.04.1
5.4.0-1111.116~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-oem*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4<5.4.0-1163.173~18.04.1
5.4.0-1163.173~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-raspi-5.4<5.4.0-1148.161~18.04.1
5.4.0-1148.161~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1008.9~20.04.1
5.15.0-1008.9~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-41.44~20.04.1
5.15.0-41.44~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1008.11~20.04.1
5.15.0-1008.11~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-42.45~20.04.1
5.15.0-42.45~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux<5.4.0-242.262
5.4.0-242.262
ubuntu/linux-aws<5.4.0-1165.176
5.4.0-1165.176
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure<5.4.0-1170.176
5.4.0-1170.176
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*
ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.4.0-1125.132
5.4.0-1125.132
ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.4.0-1168.178
5.4.0-1168.178
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-gke*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.4.0-1111.116
5.4.0-1111.116
ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-iot<5.4.0-1069.72
5.4.0-1069.72
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.4.0-1152.161
5.4.0-1152.161
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*
ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.4.0-1163.173
5.4.0-1163.173
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.4.0-1148.161
5.4.0-1148.161
ubuntu/linux-raspi2*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.4.0-1083.87
5.4.0-1083.87
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.4.0-1165.176+fips1
5.4.0-1165.176+fips1
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<5.4.0-1170.176+fips1
5.4.0-1170.176+fips1
ubuntu/linux-fips<5.4.0-1139.149
5.4.0-1139.149
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.4.0-1168.178+fips1
5.4.0-1168.178+fips1
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-37.39
5.15.0-37.39
ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1011.14
5.15.0-1011.14
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1010.12
5.15.0-1010.12
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1008.12
5.15.0-1008.12
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1008.10
5.15.0-1008.10
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1007.8
5.15.0-1007.8
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1008.11
5.15.0-1008.11
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1010.11
5.15.0-1010.11
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-37.39
5.15.0-37.39
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.15.0-1009.12
5.15.0-1009.12
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1011.13
5.15.0-1011.13
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-realtime<5.15.0-1014.14
5.15.0-1014.14
ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.111-1Fixed in 7.2.9-1Fixed in 7.2.10-1

Event History

Feb 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49201?

CVE-2022-49201 has a high severity due to its potential to cause system crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-49201?

To fix CVE-2022-49201, upgrade the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49201?

CVE-2022-49201 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.4 up to but not including 5.15.33, and between 5.16 and 5.16.19, as well as 5.17 and 5.17.2.

4

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2022-49201?

Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those using the ibmvnic driver, are vulnerable to CVE-2022-49201.

5

Is CVE-2022-49201 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2022-49201 is primarily a local vulnerability, requiring local access to the vulnerable Linux kernel.

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