GSD-2022-1005749 net: Fix a data-race around sysctl_tstamp_allow_data.

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A data race in the Linux kernel's timestamp handling 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-2022-1005749?

GSD-2022-1005749 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 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 v5.10.140 by commit 8db070463e3ebedf81dfcc1d8bc51f46e751872f, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit b245be1f4db1a0394e4b6eb66059814b46670ac3. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005749?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005749?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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