GSD-2022-1004779 tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_probe_interval.
A data race in the Linux kernel TCP probe interval sysctl can lead to undefined behavior 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-2022-1004779?
GSD-2022-1004779 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_probe_interval.
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 b3798d3519eda9c409bb0815b0102f27ec42468d, it was introduced in version v4.1 by commit 05cbc0db03e82128f2e7e353d4194dd24a1627fe. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004779?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004779?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004779 in the wild and no public exploit code.