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CVE-2022-48830: can: isotp: fix potential CAN frame reception race in isotp_rcv()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: isotp: fix potential CAN frame reception race in isotp_rcv() When receiving a CAN frame the current code logic does not consider concurrently receiving processes which do not show up in real world usage. Ziyang Xuan writes: The following syz problem is one of the scenarios. so->rx.len is changed by isotp_rcv_ff() during isotp_rcv_cf(), so->rx.len equals 0 before alloc_skb() and equals 4096 after alloc_skb(). That will trigger skb_over_panic() in skb_put(). ======================================================= CPU: 1 PID: 19 Comm: ksoftirqd/1 Not tainted 5.16.0-rc8-syzkaller #0 RIP: 0010:skb_panic+0x16c/0x16e net/core/skbuff.c:113 Call Trace: <TASK> skb_over_panic net/core/skbuff.c:118 [inline] skb_put.cold+0x24/0x24 net/core/skbuff.c:1990 isotp_rcv_cf net/can/isotp.c:570 [inline] isotp_rcv+0xa38/0x1e30 net/can/isotp.c:668 deliver net/can/af_can.c:574 [inline] can_rcv_filter+0x445/0x8d0 net/can/af_can.c:635 can_receive+0x31d/0x580 net/can/af_can.c:665 can_rcv+0x120/0x1c0 net/can/af_can.c:696 __netif_receive_skb_one_core+0x114/0x180 net/core/dev.c:5465 __netif_receive_skb+0x24/0x1b0 net/core/dev.c:5579 Therefore we make sure the state changes and data structures stay consistent at CAN frame reception time by adding a spin_lock in isotp_rcv(). This fixes the issue reported by syzkaller but does not affect real world operation.

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Plain-English summary

This Linux kernel issue is a race condition in CAN ISO-TP frame reception. Under a specific concurrent receive scenario, kernel receive-state data can become inconsistent and trigger a kernel networking buffer panic. The public source describes this as found by syzkaller and not seen in normal real-world operation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted reliability and availability risk, mainly for CAN-enabled Linux environments. It does not justify emergency broad response from the provided evidence, but affected operational technology, automotive, or embedded Linux systems should be patched through normal kernel maintenance.

Technical view

The flaw is in net/can/isotp.c isotp_rcv(). During concurrent CAN ISO-TP reception, isotp_rcv_ff() can change so->rx.len while isotp_rcv_cf() continues processing, causing an skb_put() overrun panic. The upstream fix adds locking around receive-time state changes to keep ISO-TP receive structures consistent.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems using the CAN ISO-TP kernel path. Organizations without CAN interfaces, SocketCAN ISO-TP use, embedded automotive workloads, or similar CAN deployments are less likely to be exposed. Exact affected kernel builds require vendor or distribution mapping.

Exploitation context

The source bundle shows no KEV listing, no CVSS score, and no cited active exploitation. The issue was demonstrated by a syzkaller scenario. The kernel text says the race does not show up in real-world usage, so practical exploitability is not established here.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies a receive-side race and a locking fix, but does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit prerequisites, or distribution-specific affected ranges. Avoid assuming remote exploitability. Validate through kernel configuration, module usage, and vendor backport status rather than upstream version strings alone.

Mitigation direction

  • Check whether deployed kernels include the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize systems using CAN, SocketCAN, or ISO-TP functionality.
  • Apply vendor or distribution kernel updates when available.
  • If no update is available, monitor kernel guidance for backports.
  • Reduce unnecessary CAN ISO-TP exposure where operationally feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions on CAN-capable systems.
  • Confirm whether CAN ISO-TP support is enabled or used.
  • Map installed kernels against vendor advisories and stable commit references.
  • Review crash logs for skb_over_panic in CAN ISO-TP paths.
  • Track whether distribution kernels backported the locking fix.
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LinuxLinuxe057dd3fc20ffb3d7f150af46542a51b59b90127, e057dd3fc20ffb3d7f150af46542a51b59b90127, e057dd3fc20ffb3d7f150af46542a51b59b90127, e057dd3fc20ffb3d7f150af46542a51b59b90127unaffected
LinuxLinux5.10, 0, 5.10.101, 5.15.24, 5.16.10, 5.17affected
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