# GSD-2022-1005940: net: Fix a data-race around sysctl_net_busy_read.

> A data race in the Linux kernel network subsystem can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 17 Sep 2022

## What is GSD-2022-1005940?

GSD-2022-1005940 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_read.

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 575c57e9e00cb321b7efd162cf9554dec05ad5fe, it was introduced in version v3.11 by commit 2d48d67fa8cd129ea85ea02d91b4a793286866f8. For more details please see the references link.

## Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005940?

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


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `Kernel` | Linux | All versions | None |

## How do I fix GSD-2022-1005940?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is GSD-2022-1005940 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005940 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GSD-2022-1005940 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GSD-2022-1005940 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.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005940 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- Kernel (Linux): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2022-1005940/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2022-1005940/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2022-1005940

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