GSD-2022-1005447 net: Fix data-races around sysctl_max_skb_frags.
A data race in the Linux kernel's network subsystem could lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1005447?
GSD-2022-1005447 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_max_skb_frags.
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 70564ad8d1904cccba13f002cb07730b3aac25dd, it was introduced in version v4.5 by commit 5f74f82ea34c0da80ea0b49192bb5ea06e063593. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005447?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005447?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005447 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005447 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005447 in the wild and no public exploit code.