GSD-2022-1000736 net-timestamp: convert sk->sk_tskey to atomic_t
A race condition in the Linux kernel's network timestamping mechanism could lead to 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-2022-1000736?
GSD-2022-1000736 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net-timestamp: convert sk->sk_tskey to atomic_t
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 v5.16.12 by commit caf122caad0374f79dcf821b5cb46ad320d49848, it was introduced in version v3.17 by commit 09c2d251b70723650ba47e83571ff49281320f7c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000736?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000736?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000736 in the wild and no public exploit code.