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CVE-2022-48780: net/smc: Avoid overwriting the copies of clcsock callback functions

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/smc: Avoid overwriting the copies of clcsock callback functions The callback functions of clcsock will be saved and replaced during the fallback. But if the fallback happens more than once, then the copies of these callback functions will be overwritten incorrectly, resulting in a loop call issue: clcsk->sk_error_report |- smc_fback_error_report() <------------------------------| |- smc_fback_forward_wakeup() | (loop) |- clcsock_callback() (incorrectly overwritten) | |- smc->clcsk_error_report() ------------------| So this patch fixes the issue by saving these function pointers only once in the fallback and avoiding overwriting.

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Plain-English summary

This Linux kernel issue affects SMC networking fallback handling. If fallback occurs more than once, saved socket callback pointers can be overwritten incorrectly, creating a callback loop. The public record does not provide CVSS, confirmed business impact, or evidence of exploitation.

Executive priority

Handle through normal kernel vulnerability management unless SMC is used on critical systems. The issue has a kernel fix, but public evidence does not establish active exploitation or severity.

Technical view

CVE-2022-48780 is in net/smc fallback logic. clcsock callback functions are saved and replaced during fallback; repeated fallback can overwrite the saved copies and cause looped callback invocation. The referenced kernel stable commits fix this by saving the function pointers only once.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux kernels containing the affected net/smc logic before the referenced stable fixes. Exact downstream distro exposure is unclear from the bundle because no CPEs or vendor advisory mappings are provided.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show active exploitation, KEV listing, exploit availability, or a complete impact statement. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed. The described failure mode is a loop call issue in kernel networking fallback logic.

Researcher notes

The core bug is incorrect preservation of clcsock callback pointers across repeated fallback. The source describes the control-flow loop but does not provide exploitability, privilege requirements, attack vector, or confirmed affected distro versions.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Linux distribution advisories for CVE-2022-48780 applicability.
  • Update kernels to versions containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize systems where SMC networking is enabled or used.
  • If no vendor fix is available, follow vendor mitigation guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across affected environments.
  • Confirm whether distro packages reference CVE-2022-48780 as fixed.
  • Review kernel changelogs for the net/smc callback overwrite fix.
  • Check whether SMC networking is enabled or loaded on critical systems.
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CVSS
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Known Exploited
No
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2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux0ef6049f664941bc0f75828b3a61877635048b27, 504078fbe9dd570d685361b57784a6050bc40aaa, 341adeec9adad0874f29a0a1af35638207352a39unaffected
LinuxLinux5.15.22, 5.16.8unaffected
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