GSD-2022-1006197 net: Fix a data-race around netdev_budget.
A data race in the Linux kernel's netdev_budget handling could lead to system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2022-1006197?
GSD-2022-1006197 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.
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 v4.14.292 by commit c9328c3d5a9eb21da020c7a9490964554963d2eb, it was introduced in version v2.6.13 by commit 51b0bdedb8e784d0d969a6b77151911130812400. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006197?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006197?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006197 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006197 in the wild and no public exploit code.