GSD-2021-1000341 net: Only allow init netns to set default tcp cong to a restricted algo

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel allows privileged users to set restricted TCP congestion algorithms, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1000341?

GSD-2021-1000341 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

net: Only allow init netns to set default tcp cong to a restricted algo

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 v5.10.37 by commit 6c1ea8bee75df8fe2184a50fcd0f70bf82986f42, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit 6670e152447732ba90626f36dfc015a13fbf150e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000341?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000341?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000341 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000341 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000341 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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