CVE-2022-49607: perf/core: Fix data race between perf_event_set_output() and perf_mmap_close()
First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf/core: Fix data race between perf_event_set_output() and perf_mmap_close() Yang Jihing reported a race between perf_event_set_output() and perf_mmap_close(): CPU1 CPU2 perf_mmap_close(e2) if (atomic_dec_and_test(&e2->rb->mmap_count)) // 1 - > 0 detach_rest = true ioctl(e1, IOC_SET_OUTPUT, e2) perf_event_set_output(e1, e2) ... list_for_each_entry_rcu(e, &e2->rb->event_list, rb_entry) ring_buffer_attach(e, NULL); // e1 isn't yet added and // therefore not detached ring_buffer_attach(e1, e2->rb) list_add_rcu(&e1->rb_entry, &e2->rb->event_list) After this; e1 is attached to an unmapped rb and a subsequent perf_mmap() will loop forever more: again: mutex_lock(&e->mmap_mutex); if (event->rb) { ... if (!atomic_inc_not_zero(&e->rb->mmap_count)) { ... mutex_unlock(&e->mmap_mutex); goto again; } } The loop in perf_mmap_close() holds e2->mmap_mutex, while the attach in perf_event_set_output() holds e1->mmap_mutex. As such there is no serialization to avoid this race. Change perf_event_set_output() to take both e1->mmap_mutex and e2->mmap_mutex to alleviate that problem. Additionally, have the loop in perf_mmap() detach the rb directly, this avoids having to wait for the concurrent perf_mmap_close() to get around to doing it to make progress.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=3.2.49<3.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.4.52<3.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.9.8<4.9.325 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.10<4.14.290 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.15<4.19.254 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.20<5.4.208 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.134 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.58 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<5.18.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =5.19-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =5.19-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =5.19-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =5.19-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =5.19-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =5.19-rc6 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3bbd868099287ff9027db59029b502fcfa2202a0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f836f9ac95df15f1e0af4beb0ec20021e8c91998
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17f5417194136517ee9bbd6511249e5310e5617c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98c3c8fd0d4c560e0f8335b79c407bbf7fc9462c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43128b3eee337824158f34da6648163d2f2fb937
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da3c256e2d0ebc87c7db0c605c9692b6f1722074
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9391ff7a7c5f113d6f2bf6621d49110950de49c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68e3c69803dada336893640110cb87221bb01dcf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-49607?
CVE-2022-49607 has a moderate severity rating due to a race condition in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49607?
To fix CVE-2022-49607, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49607?
CVE-2022-49607 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel from 3.2.49 up to certain later versions.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2022-49607?
The risks of CVE-2022-49607 include potential system instability and denial of service due to race conditions.
Who reported the CVE-2022-49607 vulnerability?
CVE-2022-49607 was reported by Yang Jihing.
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