GSD-2022-1004136 ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_update_priority.

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A data race in the Linux kernel IP forwarding priority sysctl could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel upgrade to fix.

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-2022-1004136?

GSD-2022-1004136 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

ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_update_priority.

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 bcc03369d3277ae075ed421f0c8bf4adb5e65b74, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 432e05d328921c68c35bfdeff7d7b7400b8e3d1a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004136?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004136?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004136 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004136 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004136 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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