GSD-2022-1004772 tcp: Fix data-races around sysctl_tcp_recovery.
A race condition in the Linux kernel TCP recovery sysctl handling could lead to 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-2022-1004772?
GSD-2022-1004772 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_recovery.
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 v4.19.254 by commit c7a492db1f7c37c758a66915908677bd8bc5d368, it was introduced in version v4.4 by commit 4f41b1c58a32537542f14c1150099131613a5e8a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004772?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004772?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004772 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004772 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004772 in the wild and no public exploit code.