GSD-2022-1000553 net_sched: add __rcu annotation to netdev->qdisc
A missing RCU annotation in the Linux kernel network scheduler can lead to race conditions, potentially causing crashes or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000553?
GSD-2022-1000553 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
net_sched: add __rcu annotation to netdev->qdisc
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 18b57afacdc8dc1fa0d1a3c3a15a1d5a599159fa, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit 470502de5bdb1ed0def643a4458593a40b8f6b66. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000553?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000553?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000553 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000553 in the wild and no public exploit code.