GSD-2022-1000466 drop_monitor: fix data-race in dropmon_net_event / trace_napi_poll_hit
A data race in the Linux kernel's drop_monitor can lead to system instability or denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1000466?
GSD-2022-1000466 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 v5.15.25 by commit 3077976a752aa45392d0683f428ead099bc74661, 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-2022-1000466?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000466?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000466 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000466 in the wild and no public exploit code.