GSD-2022-1000461 ipv6: fix data-race in fib6_info_hw_flags_set / fib6_purge_rt

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A data race in the Linux kernel IPv6 routing code can lead to system instability or 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-2022-1000461?

GSD-2022-1000461 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

ipv6: fix data-race in fib6_info_hw_flags_set / fib6_purge_rt

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 9ed25183e6d47a71f5385dbc52419c473646c768, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 0c5fcf9e249ee1d94cf872c99baf9cba7ff9ce27. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000461?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000461?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000461 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000461 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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