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CVE-2022-50363: skmsg: pass gfp argument to alloc_sk_msg()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: skmsg: pass gfp argument to alloc_sk_msg() syzbot found that alloc_sk_msg() could be called from a non sleepable context. sk_psock_verdict_recv() uses rcu_read_lock() protection. We need the callers to pass a gfp_t argument to avoid issues. syzbot report was: BUG: sleeping function called from invalid context at include/linux/sched/mm.h:274 in_atomic(): 0, irqs_disabled(): 0, non_block: 0, pid: 3613, name: syz-executor414 preempt_count: 0, expected: 0 RCU nest depth: 1, expected: 0 INFO: lockdep is turned off. CPU: 0 PID: 3613 Comm: syz-executor414 Not tainted 6.0.0-syzkaller-09589-g55be6084c8e0 #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 09/22/2022 Call Trace: <TASK> __dump_stack lib/dump_stack.c:88 [inline] dump_stack_lvl+0x1e3/0x2cb lib/dump_stack.c:106 __might_resched+0x538/0x6a0 kernel/sched/core.c:9877 might_alloc include/linux/sched/mm.h:274 [inline] slab_pre_alloc_hook mm/slab.h:700 [inline] slab_alloc_node mm/slub.c:3162 [inline] slab_alloc mm/slub.c:3256 [inline] kmem_cache_alloc_trace+0x59/0x310 mm/slub.c:3287 kmalloc include/linux/slab.h:600 [inline] kzalloc include/linux/slab.h:733 [inline] alloc_sk_msg net/core/skmsg.c:507 [inline] sk_psock_skb_ingress_self+0x5c/0x330 net/core/skmsg.c:600 sk_psock_verdict_apply+0x395/0x440 net/core/skmsg.c:1014 sk_psock_verdict_recv+0x34d/0x560 net/core/skmsg.c:1201 tcp_read_skb+0x4a1/0x790 net/ipv4/tcp.c:1770 tcp_rcv_established+0x129d/0x1a10 net/ipv4/tcp_input.c:5971 tcp_v4_do_rcv+0x479/0xac0 net/ipv4/tcp_ipv4.c:1681 sk_backlog_rcv include/net/sock.h:1109 [inline] __release_sock+0x1d8/0x4c0 net/core/sock.c:2906 release_sock+0x5d/0x1c0 net/core/sock.c:3462 tcp_sendmsg+0x36/0x40 net/ipv4/tcp.c:1483 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:714 [inline] sock_sendmsg net/socket.c:734 [inline] __sys_sendto+0x46d/0x5f0 net/socket.c:2117 __do_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2129 [inline] __se_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2125 [inline] __x64_sys_sendto+0xda/0xf0 net/socket.c:2125 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:50 [inline] do_syscall_64+0x2b/0x70 arch/x86/entry/common.c:80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x63/0xcd

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-50363 is a Linux kernel networking bug that can crash or disrupt a system under local, low-privilege conditions. The public record rates it medium with high availability impact. It is not listed in KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine but timely kernel availability fix. Prioritize multi-user servers, shared compute, container hosts, and systems exposed to untrusted local workloads. No source indicates remote exploitation or active exploitation.

Technical view

In Linux skmsg handling, alloc_sk_msg() could be called while under rcu_read_lock(), a non-sleepable context. syzbot observed a kernel warning: “sleeping function called from invalid context.” The resolved change passes a gfp_t allocation argument so callers can use context-appropriate allocation behavior.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to affected Linux kernel versions identified in the CVE data, including 6.0 through 6.0.6 and 6.1. Systems running vendor kernels may vary because distributions backport fixes. Confirm against distribution advisories or kernel package changelogs.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, with high availability impact and no confidentiality or integrity impact. The provided evidence comes from syzbot and kernel fixes, not from public exploitation reports.

Researcher notes

The record maps this to CWE-416, but the description centers on improper allocation context in skmsg. Evidence is limited to the CVE record, syzbot trace, and two kernel stable commit references. No exploit proof, affected distribution matrix, or workaround is provided.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade to a kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for backported kernel packages.
  • Prioritize systems where local untrusted users or workloads can run code.
  • If upgrading is delayed, monitor for kernel warnings or crashes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems running Linux kernel 6.0 through 6.0.6 or 6.1.
  • Compare installed kernel changelogs against the referenced stable commits.
  • Confirm distribution packages include the skmsg gfp_t fix.
  • Review logs for related kernel BUG or warning messages.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

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Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-50363Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux43312915b5ba20741617dd2119e835205fa8580c, 43312915b5ba20741617dd2119e835205fa8580cunaffected
LinuxLinux6.0, 0, 6.0.6, 6.1affected
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CWE details

CWE-416

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