GSD-2022-1007662 net: rds: don't hold sock lock when cancelling work from rds_tcp_reset_callbacks()

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A race condition in the Linux Kernel RDS TCP module can lead to a denial of service when resetting callbacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1007662?

GSD-2022-1007662 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

net: rds: don't hold sock lock when cancelling work from rds_tcp_reset_callbacks()

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 v4.9.331 by commit 5d2ba255e93211e541373469dffbda7c99dfa0e5, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit ac3615e7f3cffe2a1a6b25172dfd09e138593d82. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007662?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007662?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007662 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007662 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007662 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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