GSD-2022-1005449 net: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tstamp_allow_data.
A data race in the Linux kernel's timestamp handling allows potential information disclosure or instability, 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-2022-1005449?
GSD-2022-1005449 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_tstamp_allow_data.
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 f6b5be42ce4bd5dfcb69a82d959c68a2dc3636bc, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit b245be1f4db1a0394e4b6eb66059814b46670ac3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005449?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005449?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005449 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005449 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005449 in the wild and no public exploit code.