GSD-2022-1004908 tcp: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tcp_probe_threshold.
A data race in the Linux kernel TCP probe threshold sysctl can lead to undefined behavior, potentially causing 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-2022-1004908?
GSD-2022-1004908 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_threshold.
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 v4.9.325 by commit 9b5dc7ad6da1373d3c60d4b869d688f996e5d219, it was introduced in version v4.1 by commit 6b58e0a5f32dedb609438bb9c9c82aa6e23381f2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004908?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004908?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004908 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004908 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004908 in the wild and no public exploit code.