GSD-2022-1007693 kcm: avoid potential race in kcm_tx_work
A race condition in the Linux kernel's kcm_tx_work function can lead to system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2022-1007693?
GSD-2022-1007693 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
kcm: avoid potential race in kcm_tx_work
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 v6.0.10 by commit 2526ac6b0f5a9b38e7e9073e37141cf78408078d, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007693?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007693?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007693 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007693 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007693 in the wild and no public exploit code.