GSD-2021-1001707 netfilter: conntrack: serialize hash resizes and cleanups
A race condition in the Linux kernel netfilter conntrack module could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
- 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-2021-1001707?
GSD-2021-1001707 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
netfilter: conntrack: serialize hash resizes and cleanups
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 v5.14.10 by commit 7ea6f5848281182ce0cff6cafdcf3fbdeb8ca7e1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001707?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001707?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001707 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001707 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001707 in the wild and no public exploit code.