GSD-2022-1004576 sysctl: Fix data races in proc_douintvec().
A data race in the Linux kernel sysctl handler could lead to undefined behavior, requiring local access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004576?
GSD-2022-1004576 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_douintvec().
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 v5.10.132 by commit d5d54714e329f646bd7af4994fc427d88ee68936, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit e7d316a02f683864a12389f8808570e37fb90aa3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004576?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004576?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004576 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004576 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004576 in the wild and no public exploit code.