GSD-2022-1007173 kcm: annotate data-races around kcm->rx_wait

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A data race in the Linux kernel KCM module 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-2022-1007173?

GSD-2022-1007173 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

kcm: annotate data-races around kcm->rx_wait

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 v5.10.153 by commit e2a28807b1ceaa309164b92c38d73d12feea33df, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007173?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007173?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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