GSD-2022-1005938 net: Fix a data-race around netdev_budget_usecs.
A data race in the Linux kernel 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-2022-1005938?
GSD-2022-1005938 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 netdev_budget_usecs.
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 v5.4.212 by commit 923fa41adebdad77b25882a8b3882ef8cc237d4c, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 7acf8a1e8a28b3d7407a8d8061a7d0766cfac2f4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005938?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005938?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005938 in the wild and no public exploit code.