Data-races around sysctl in cipso package

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

31/07/2022

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N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1004797: cipso: Fix data-races around sysctl. Affects Kernel versions >= 446fda4f26822b2d42ab3396aafcedf38a9ff2b6, < ca26ca5e2f3eeb3e6fe699cd6effa3b4b2aa8698. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The cipso package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides functionality related to the Common IP Security Option (CIPSO) protocol. This protocol is used for labeling network packets with security attributes. The cipso package includes a sysctl interface, which allows users to configure various settings related to CIPSO. However, this package is vulnerable to data-races around the sysctl functionality.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the cipso package arises from data-races around the sysctl interface. Data-races occur when multiple threads or processes access shared data concurrently without proper synchronization. In this case, concurrent access to the sysctl interface can lead to unexpected behavior and potential security issues. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to update to the fixed version of the Linux Kernel.

Conclusion

The cipso package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to data-races around the sysctl interface. This vulnerability has been addressed in version v4.19.253 of the Linux Kernel. It is crucial to update to the fixed version to mitigate any potential security issues. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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