GSD-2022-1004126 tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_probe_interval.

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A data race in the Linux kernel TCP probe interval sysctl can lead to undefined behavior or denial of service.

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-2022-1004126?

GSD-2022-1004126 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_probe_interval.

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 v5.18.15 by commit b14cc8afbbcbc6dce4797913c0b85266b897f541, it was introduced in version v4.1 by commit 05cbc0db03e82128f2e7e353d4194dd24a1627fe. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004126?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004126?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004126 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004126 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004126 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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