GSD-2022-1004400 sysctl: Fix data-races in proc_dou8vec_minmax().
A data race in the Linux kernel sysctl handler could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1004400?
GSD-2022-1004400 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
sysctl: Fix data-races in proc_dou8vec_minmax().
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 v5.15.56 by commit e58b02e445463065b4078bf621561da75197853f, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit cb9444130662c6c13022579c861098f212db2562. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004400?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004400?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004400 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004400 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004400 in the wild and no public exploit code.