GSD-2022-1004517 tcp: Fix data-races around sysctl_tcp_slow_start_after_idle.

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A data race in the Linux kernel TCP stack can lead to inconsistent state, potentially causing 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-2022-1004517?

GSD-2022-1004517 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 data-races around sysctl_tcp_slow_start_after_idle.

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 v5.10.134 by commit 0e3f82a03ec8c3808e87283e12946227415706c9, it was introduced in version v2.6.18 by commit 35089bb203f44e33b6bbb6c4de0b0708f9a48921. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004517?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004517?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004517 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004517 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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