GSD-2022-1004518 tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_thin_linear_timeouts.
A data race in the Linux kernel TCP stack could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1004518?
GSD-2022-1004518 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_thin_linear_timeouts.
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 cc133e4f4bc225079198192623945bb872c08143, it was introduced in version v2.6.34 by commit 36e31b0af58728071e8023cf8e20c5166b700717. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004518?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004518?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004518 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004518 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004518 in the wild and no public exploit code.