GSD-2022-1004137 ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu.

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A data race in the Linux kernel IP forwarding sysctl can lead to denial of service, requiring 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-2022-1004137?

GSD-2022-1004137 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_use_pmtu.

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 e364b5f6ffbfc457a997ad09a7baa16c19581edc, it was introduced in version v3.14 by commit f87c10a8aa1e82498c42d0335524d6ae7cf5a52b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004137?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004137?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004137 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004137 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004137 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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