GSD-2022-1006945 tcp: fix a signed-integer-overflow bug in tcp_add_backlog()
A signed integer overflow in the Linux kernel TCP backlog handling can 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-2022-1006945?
GSD-2022-1006945 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
tcp: fix a signed-integer-overflow bug in tcp_add_backlog()
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 v5.15.77 by commit a85d39f14aa8a71e29cfb5eb5de02878a8779898, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit c9c3321257e1b95be9b375f811fb250162af8d39. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006945?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006945?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006945 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006945 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006945 in the wild and no public exploit code.