GSD-2022-1004232 mptcp: fix race on unaccepted mptcp sockets
A race condition in the Linux Kernel MPTCP implementation can lead to denial of service when handling unaccepted sockets.
- 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-2022-1004232?
GSD-2022-1004232 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
mptcp: fix race on unaccepted mptcp sockets
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 v5.18.10 by commit a8a3e95c74e48c2c9b07b81fafda9122993f2e12, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 86e39e04482b0aadf3ee3ed5fcf2d63816559d36. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004232?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004232?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004232 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004232 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004232 in the wild and no public exploit code.