GSD-2022-1006198 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.
- 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-2022-1006198?
GSD-2022-1006198 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 v4.14.292 by commit 663e2f3b07fa94aa49f925dac77ff2e8b2d71d33, it was introduced in version v3.11 by commit 2d48d67fa8cd129ea85ea02d91b4a793286866f8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006198?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006198?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006198 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006198 in the wild and no public exploit code.