GSD-2022-1000087 af_packet: fix data-race in packet_setsockopt / packet_setsockopt
A data race in the Linux kernel's af_packet module can lead to system instability or denial of service, requiring local access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000087?
GSD-2022-1000087 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
af_packet: fix data-race in packet_setsockopt / packet_setsockopt
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 v4.9.300 by commit bfce19548a2ba1e007c84fe725d70a9c3caf46a1, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit 47dceb8ecdc1c3ad1818dfea3d659a05b74c3fc2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000087?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000087?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000087 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000087 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000087 in the wild and no public exploit code.