GSD-2022-1005448 net: Fix a data-race around sysctl_net_busy_read.
A data race in the Linux kernel's network subsystem can 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-2022-1005448?
GSD-2022-1005448 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 sysctl_net_busy_read.
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 8e9e124aeb9c204198c8a60dff5e64d423356196, it was introduced in version v3.11 by commit 2d48d67fa8cd129ea85ea02d91b4a793286866f8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005448?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005448?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005448 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005448 in the wild and no public exploit code.