GSD-2022-1002593 af_unix: Fix a data-race in unix_dgram_peer_wake_me().
A data race in the Linux kernel's AF_UNIX socket implementation can lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002593?
GSD-2022-1002593 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
af_unix: Fix a data-race in unix_dgram_peer_wake_me().
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 v5.18.4 by commit 8801eb3ccd2e4e3b1a01449383e3321ae6dbd9d6, it was introduced in version v4.4 by commit 7d267278a9ece963d77eefec61630223fce08c6c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002593?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002593?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002593 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002593 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002593 in the wild and no public exploit code.