GSD-2022-1007502 tcp: annotate data-race around tcp_md5sig_pool_populated

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A data race in the Linux kernel TCP MD5 signature pool requires patching to prevent potential undefined behavior, though specific security impact is unproven.

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-2022-1007502?

GSD-2022-1007502 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: annotate data-race around tcp_md5sig_pool_populated

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 v4.19.262 by commit 5c4e1b8939195fe27b05d791577f92445b139a3e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007502?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007502?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007502 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007502 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007502 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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