GSD-2022-1000398 drop_monitor: fix data-race in dropmon_net_event / trace_napi_poll_hit

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A data race in the Linux kernel's drop_monitor module can lead to system instability or denial of service.

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

What is GSD-2022-1000398?

GSD-2022-1000398 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

drop_monitor: fix data-race in dropmon_net_event / trace_napi_poll_hit

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 v5.10.102 by commit 877a05672f95d819ba2e45af3b7e95e01ece4c28, it was introduced in version v2.6.31 by commit 4ea7e38696c7e798c47ebbecadfd392f23f814f9. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000398?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000398?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000398 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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