GSD-2023-1000568 net: add atomic_long_t to net_device_stats fields
A race condition in Linux kernel network device statistics fields was fixed by adding atomic operations, though specific security impact is unproven.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000568?
GSD-2023-1000568 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
net: add atomic_long_t to net_device_stats fields
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 33184e195f4cf1846dbb310db77251a9edc72577. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000568?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000568?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000568 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000568 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000568 in the wild and no public exploit code.