GSD-2022-1001061 ipv6: annotate some data-races around sk->sk_prot
Data races in IPv6 socket protection handling may cause undefined behavior, requiring kernel patching for stability.
- 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-2022-1001061?
GSD-2022-1001061 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ipv6: annotate some data-races around sk->sk_prot
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 v5.17.3 by commit 7f11e5c2fc12eafc874e42158078b968e47e4ac0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001061?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001061?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001061 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001061 in the wild and no public exploit code.