GSD-2022-1004773 tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_early_retrans.
A data race in the Linux kernel TCP early retransmission sysctl can lead to undefined behavior, potentially causing 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-2022-1004773?
GSD-2022-1004773 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 a data-race around sysctl_tcp_early_retrans.
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 488d3ad98ef7cddce7054193dbae6b4349c6807d, it was introduced in version v3.5 by commit eed530b6c67624db3f2cf477bac7c4d005d8f7ba. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004773?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004773?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004773 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004773 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004773 in the wild and no public exploit code.