GSD-2022-1008044 kcm: close race conditions on sk_receive_queue
A race condition in the Linux kernel's kcm module can lead to denial of service, 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-2022-1008044?
GSD-2022-1008044 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: close race conditions on sk_receive_queue
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 v5.10.156 by commit 4154b6afa2bd639214ff259d912faad984f7413a, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008044?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008044?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008044 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008044 in the wild and no public exploit code.