GSD-2022-1004784 ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu.
A data race in the Linux kernel IP forwarding sysctl could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1004784?
GSD-2022-1004784 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
ip: Fix data-races around sysctl_ip_fwd_use_pmtu.
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 eb15262128b793e4b1d1c4514d3e6d19c3959764, it was introduced in version v3.14 by commit f87c10a8aa1e82498c42d0335524d6ae7cf5a52b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004784?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004784?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004784 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004784 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004784 in the wild and no public exploit code.