GSD-2022-1004796 icmp: Fix data-races around sysctl.
A race condition in the Linux kernel ICMP sysctl handling could allow attackers to cause a 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-2022-1004796?
GSD-2022-1004796 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
icmp: Fix data-races around sysctl.
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 v4.19.253 by commit edeec63b13c252193d626c2a48d7a2f0e7016dc2, it was introduced in version v3.18 by commit 4cdf507d54525842dfd9f6313fdafba039084046. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004796?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004796?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004796 in the wild and no public exploit code.