CVE-2022-49207

CVE-2022-49207 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-401.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, sockmap: Fix memleak in sk_psock_queue_msg If tcp_bpf_sendmsg is running during a tear down operation we may enqueue data on the ingress msg queue while tear down is trying to free it. sk1 (redirect sk2) sk2 ------------------- --------------- tcp_bpf_sendmsg() tcp_bpf_send_verdict() tcp_bpf_sendmsg_redir() bpf_tcp_ingress() sock_map_close() lock_sock() lock_sock() ... blocking sk_psock_stop sk_psock_clear_state(psock, SK_PSOCK_TX_ENABLED); release_sock(sk); lock_sock() sk_mem_charge() get_page() sk_psock_queue_msg() sk_psock_test_state(psock, SK_PSOCK_TX_ENABLED); drop_sk_msg() release_sock() While drop_sk_msg(), the msg has charged memory form sk by sk_mem_charge and has sg pages need to put. To fix we use sk_msg_free() and then kfee() msg. This issue can cause the following info: WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 9202 at net/core/stream.c:205 sk_stream_kill_queues+0xc8/0xe0 Call Trace: <IRQ> inet_csk_destroy_sock+0x55/0x110 tcp_rcv_state_process+0xe5f/0xe90 ? sk_filter_trim_cap+0x10d/0x230 ? tcp_v4_do_rcv+0x161/0x250 tcp_v4_do_rcv+0x161/0x250 tcp_v4_rcv+0xc3a/0xce0 ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0x3d/0x230 ip_local_deliver_finish+0x54/0x60 ip_local_deliver+0xfd/0x110 ? ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0x230/0x230 ip_rcv+0xd6/0x100 ? ip_local_deliver+0x110/0x110 __netif_receive_skb_one_core+0x85/0xa0 process_backlog+0xa4/0x160 __napi_poll+0x29/0x1b0 net_rx_action+0x287/0x300 __do_softirq+0xff/0x2fc do_softirq+0x79/0x90 </IRQ> WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 531 at net/ipv4/af_inet.c:154 inet_sock_destruct+0x175/0x1b0 Call Trace: <TASK> __sk_destruct+0x24/0x1f0 sk_psock_destroy+0x19b/0x1c0 process_one_work+0x1b3/0x3c0 ? process_one_work+0x3c0/0x3c0 worker_thread+0x30/0x350 ? process_one_work+0x3c0/0x3c0 kthread+0xe6/0x110 ? kthread_complete_and_exit+0x20/0x20 ret_from_fork+0x22/0x30 </TASK>

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49207?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, sockmap: Fix memleak in sk_psock_queue_msg If tcp_bpf_sendmsg is running during a tear down operation we may enqueue data on the ingress msg queue while tear down is trying to free it. sk1 (redirect sk2) sk2 ------------------- --------------- tcp_bpf_sendmsg() tcp_bpf_send_verdict() tcp_bpf_sendmsg_redir() bpf_tcp_ingress() sock_map_close() lock_sock() lock_sock() ... blocking sk_psock_stop sk_psock_clear_state(psock, SK_PSOCK_TX_ENABLED); release_sock(sk); lock_sock() sk_mem_charge() get_page() sk_psock_queue_msg() sk_psock_test_state(psock, SK_PSOCK_TX_ENABLED); drop_sk_msg() release_sock() While drop_sk_msg(), the msg has charged memory form sk by sk_mem_charge and has sg pages need to put. To fix we use sk_msg_free() and then kfee() msg. This issue can cause the following info: WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 9202 at net/core/stream.c:205 sk_stream_kill_queues+0xc8/0xe0 Call Trace: <IRQ> inet_csk_destroy_sock+0x55/0x110 tcp_rcv_state_process+0xe5f/0xe90 ? sk_filter_trim_cap+0x10d/0x230 ? tcp_v4_do_rcv+0x161/0x250 tcp_v4_do_rcv+0x161/0x250 tcp_v4_rcv+0xc3a/0xce0 ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0x3d/0x230 ip_local_deliver_finish+0x54/0x60 ip_local_deliver+0xfd/0x110 ? ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0x230/0x230 ip_rcv+0xd6/0x100 ? ip_local_deliver+0x110/0x110 __netif_receive_skb_one_core+0x85/0xa0 process_backlog+0xa4/0x160 __napi_poll+0x29/0x1b0 net_rx_action+0x287/0x300 __do_softirq+0xff/0x2fc do_softirq+0x79/0x90 </IRQ> WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 531 at net/ipv4/af_inet.c:154 inet_sock_destruct+0x175/0x1b0 Call Trace: <TASK> __sk_destruct+0x24/0x1f0 sk_psock_destroy+0x19b/0x1c0 process_one_work+0x1b3/0x3c0 ? process_one_work+0x3c0/0x3c0 worker_thread+0x30/0x350 ? process_one_work+0x3c0/0x3c0 kthread+0xe6/0x110 ? kthread_complete_and_exit+0x20/0x20 ret_from_fork+0x22/0x30 </TASK>
How severe is CVE-2022-49207?
CVE-2022-49207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-49207 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-49207?
CVE-2022-49207 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49207?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-49207 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-49207 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55019.
When was CVE-2022-49207 published?
CVE-2022-49207 was published on 2025-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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