GSD-2022-1004866 cipso: Fix data-races around sysctl.

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A data race in the Linux kernel CIPSO sysctl handling 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-2022-1004866?

GSD-2022-1004866 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

cipso: 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 v4.14.289 by commit c321e99d2725d11f7e6a4ebd9ce752259f0bae81, it was introduced in version v2.6.19 by commit 446fda4f26822b2d42ab3396aafcedf38a9ff2b6. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004866?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004866?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004866 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004866 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004866 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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