GSD-2021-1000332 xprtrdma: Fix cwnd update ordering

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A race condition in the Linux Kernel's xprtrdma module could lead to denial of service due to incorrect congestion window update ordering.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1000332?

GSD-2021-1000332 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xprtrdma: Fix cwnd update ordering

This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.38 by commit eddae8be7944096419c2ae29477a45f767d0fcd4, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit 2ae50ad68cd79224198b525f7bd645c9da98b6ff. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000332?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000332?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000332 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000332 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000332 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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