GSD-2023-1001448 bpf, sockmap: fix race in sock_map_free()

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A race condition in the Linux kernel's sockmap free function can lead to a denial of service, requiring local access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001448?

GSD-2023-1001448 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bpf, sockmap: fix race in sock_map_free()

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 v5.10.163 by commit be719496ae6a7fc325e9e5056a52f63ebc84cc0c, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit 7e81a35302066c5a00b4c72d83e3ea4cad6eeb5b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001448?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001448?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001448 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001448 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001448 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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