GSD-2022-1003189 netfilter: nf_tables: hold mutex on netns pre_exit path
A race condition in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem can lead to a denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.
- 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-2022-1003189?
GSD-2022-1003189 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
netfilter: nf_tables: hold mutex on netns pre_exit path
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 v5.17.13 by commit f2a489faa5c67836a0a051644c86b1f1346f0f02, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 767d1216bff82507c945e92fe719dff2083bb2f4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003189?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003189?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003189 in the wild and no public exploit code.