GSD-2022-1004350 tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_probe_threshold.
A data race in the Linux kernel TCP probe threshold handling could lead to system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2022-1004350?
GSD-2022-1004350 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
tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_probe_threshold.
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 v5.15.58 by commit f524c3e7f6cdad66b3b6a912cef47b656f8b0de3, it was introduced in version v4.1 by commit 6b58e0a5f32dedb609438bb9c9c82aa6e23381f2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004350?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004350?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004350 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004350 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004350 in the wild and no public exploit code.