GSD-2022-1003656 netfilter: conntrack: re-fetch conntrack after insertion

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A race condition in the Linux kernel netfilter conntrack subsystem can lead to instability or crashes, 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-2022-1003656?

GSD-2022-1003656 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netfilter: conntrack: re-fetch conntrack after insertion

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 v5.10.120 by commit 91a36ec160ec1a0c8f5352b772dffcbb0b6023e3, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit 71d8c47fc653711c41bc3282e5b0e605b3727956. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003656?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003656?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1003656 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003656 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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