GSD-2022-1004536 tcp: Fix data-races around sysctl_tcp_base_mss.
A data race in the Linux kernel TCP stack can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to fix.
- 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-2022-1004536?
GSD-2022-1004536 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_base_mss.
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 514d2254c7b8aa2d257f5ffc79f0d96be2d6bfda, it was introduced in version v2.6.17 by commit 5d424d5a674f782d0659a3b66d951f412901faee. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004536?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004536?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004536 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004536 in the wild and no public exploit code.