GSD-2022-1005939 net: Fix a data-race around sysctl_net_busy_poll.
A data race in the Linux kernel's busy poll sysctl 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-2022-1005939?
GSD-2022-1005939 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_net_busy_poll.
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 6e8f9df62dbe2d83dc35bf8cd011b466c9344ca9, it was introduced in version v3.11 by commit 060212928670593fb89243640bf05cf89560b023. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005939?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005939?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005939 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005939 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005939 in the wild and no public exploit code.