GSD-2022-1004184 ipv4: Fix a data-race around sysctl_fib_sync_mem.

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A data race in the Linux kernel IPv4 subsystem can lead to system instability or denial of service, requiring a kernel upgrade.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1004184?

GSD-2022-1004184 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ipv4: Fix a data-race around sysctl_fib_sync_mem.

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 190cd4ff128373271e065afb20f1d2247b3f10c3, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 9ab948a91b2c2abc8e82845c0e61f4b1683e3a4f. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004184?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004184?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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