GSD-2022-1000549 cfg80211: fix race in netlink owner interface destruction
A race condition in the Linux kernel's cfg80211 subsystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service during interface destruction.
- 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-2022-1000549?
GSD-2022-1000549 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
cfg80211: fix race in netlink owner interface destruction
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 c979f792a2baf6d0f3419587668a1a6eba46a3d2, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit ea6b2098dd02789f68770fd3d5a373732207be2f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000549?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000549?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000549 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000549 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000549 in the wild and no public exploit code.