GSD-2022-1000460 ipv4: fix data races in fib_alias_hw_flags_set

Not scored Published

Data races in the Linux kernel IPv4 FIB alias handling could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.

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-2022-1000460?

GSD-2022-1000460 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ipv4: fix data races in fib_alias_hw_flags_set

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 v5.15.25 by commit db333693b052cf769d8d6dde034ad679ce2e9ab9, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 90b93f1b31f86dcde2fa3c57f1ae33d28d87a1f8. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000460?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000460?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000460 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000460 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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