GSD-2022-1005443 net: Fix data-races around sysctl_devconf_inherit_init_net.
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
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005443?
GSD-2022-1005443 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 data-races around sysctl_devconf_inherit_init_net.
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 v5.15.64 by commit b340f83dafbaf821cc2ab5f078a3652c0d09f97a, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit 856c395cfa63b94a1d8215182f0243c222f6f927. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005443?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005443?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005443 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005443 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005443 in the wild and no public exploit code.