# CVE-2022-2959: A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe\_resize\_ring().

- Also known as: A-244395411, ASB-A-244395411
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: :2023-01-05
- Published: 2022-08-25 · Updated: 2026-10-14

## Affected

- n/a kernel: Fixed in kernel 5.19
- :linux\_kernel: (Android): from :0, fixed in :2023-01-05

## Description

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's watch queue due to a missing lock in pipe_resize_ring(). The specific flaw exists within the handling of pipe buffers. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Linux kernel, upgrade to a fixed version (:2023-01-05) per the references below.
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## Related

- Browse: [Linux kernel](https://cve.now/tech/linux-kernel.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1165/
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/189b0ddc245139af81198d1a3637cac74f96e13a
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005/

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