GSD-2022-1004699 ipv4: Fix a data-race around sysctl_fib_sync_mem.
A data race in the Linux kernel IPv4 subsystem can lead to system instability or 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-2022-1004699?
GSD-2022-1004699 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
ipv4: Fix a data-race around sysctl_fib_sync_mem.
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 v5.4.207 by commit 7c1acd98fb221dc0d847451b9ab86319f8b9916c, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 9ab948a91b2c2abc8e82845c0e61f4b1683e3a4f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004699?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004699?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004699 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004699 in the wild and no public exploit code.