GSD-2022-1005497 igb: Add lock to avoid data race
A data race in the igb network driver can lead to system instability or denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005497?
GSD-2022-1005497 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
igb: Add lock to avoid data race
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 v5.15.63 by commit 8ee44abe4cae06713db33e0a3b1e87bfb95b13ef, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit c23d92b80e0b44d4c17085f0413e7574a7583615. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005497?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005497?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005497 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005497 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005497 in the wild and no public exploit code.