GSD-2023-1000567 ipv6/sit: use DEV_STATS_INC() to avoid data-races
A data race in the Linux kernel IPv6 SIT module can lead to incorrect statistics and potential 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-2023-1000567?
GSD-2023-1000567 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ipv6/sit: use DEV_STATS_INC() to avoid data-races
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 v6.0.16 by commit 4eed93bb3e57b8cc78d17166a14e40a73276015a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000567?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000567?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000567 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000567 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000567 in the wild and no public exploit code.