GSD-2022-1001507 tipc: fix the timer expires after interval 100ms
A timer expiration flaw in the Linux kernel TIPC module can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1001507?
GSD-2022-1001507 is a denial of service 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
tipc: fix the timer expires after interval 100ms
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 v5.16.19 by commit b58fa5cf636f66cd3d955b351f15c0e5d9445250, it was introduced in version v4.20 by commit 6787927475e52f6933e3affce365dabb2aa2fadf. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001507?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001507?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001507 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1001507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001507 in the wild and no public exploit code.