GSD-2022-1005038 net: Fix a data-race around gro_normal_batch.

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A data race in the Linux kernel's GRO batch processing can lead to system instability 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-2022-1005038?

GSD-2022-1005038 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

net: Fix a data-race around gro_normal_batch.

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 v5.19.6 by commit 21c6c135354aca32676b0e94420b3b74c4194966, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit 323ebb61e32b478e2432c5a3cbf9e2ca678a9609. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005038?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005038?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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