GSD-2022-1004179 icmp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr.
A data race in the Linux kernel ICMP subsystem could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1004179?
GSD-2022-1004179 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
icmp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr.
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 v5.18.13 by commit f9617844e4d5d6331dbce3fb19a24e5bda201e58, it was introduced in version v2.6.12 by commit 1c2fb7f93cb20621772bf304f3dba0849942e5db. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004179?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004179?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004179 in the wild and no public exploit code.