GSD-2022-1000324 vsock: remove vsock from connected table when connect is interrupted by a signal

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A race condition in the Linux kernel vsock subsystem can lead to denial of service when a connection is interrupted by a signal.

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-2022-1000324?

GSD-2022-1000324 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

vsock: remove vsock from connected table when connect is interrupted by a signal

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 v4.19.231 by commit 2910bcb9f67551a45397735e47b6d456eb8cd549, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit d021c344051af91f42c5ba9fdedc176740cbd238. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000324?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000324?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000324 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000324 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000324 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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