GSD-2022-1004542 ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu.
A data race in the Linux kernel IP forwarding sysctl can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1004542?
GSD-2022-1004542 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
ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu.
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 b96ed5ccb09ae71103023ed13acefb194f609794, it was introduced in version v3.14 by commit f87c10a8aa1e82498c42d0335524d6ae7cf5a52b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004542?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004542?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004542 in the wild and no public exploit code.