GSD-2022-1005405 tcp: annotate data-race around challenge_timestamp

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A data race in the Linux kernel TCP stack involving challenge_timestamp, potentially leading to undefined behavior or security issues.

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-2022-1005405?

GSD-2022-1005405 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

tcp: annotate data-race around challenge_timestamp

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 v5.15.66 by commit aca9d0acda9e8912a1a2eaba0c062b29731d4fe7, it was introduced in version v3.8 by commit 354e4aa391ed50a4d827ff6fc11e0667d0859b25. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005405?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005405?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005405 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005405 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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