GSD-2022-1000545 vsock: remove vsock from connected table when connect is interrupted by a signal
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-2022-1000545?
GSD-2022-1000545 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 v5.16.11 by commit addd62a8cb6fa90aa322365c62487da61f6baab8, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit d021c344051af91f42c5ba9fdedc176740cbd238. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000545?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000545?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000545 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000545 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000545 in the wild and no public exploit code.