GSD-2022-1005039 net: Fix a data-race around netdev_unregister_timeout_secs.
A data race in the Linux kernel network subsystem could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005039?
GSD-2022-1005039 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022.
Official description
net: Fix a data-race around netdev_unregister_timeout_secs.
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 8a536935207a66b3cb1506b7b3ba5fdbad91525a, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 5aa3afe107d9099fc0dea2acf82c3e3c8f0f20e2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005039?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005039?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005039 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005039 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005039 in the wild and no public exploit code.