GSD-2021-1000769 ipv6: Fix KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds Read in fib6_nh_flush_exceptions
A slab-out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel IPv6 subsystem can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2021-1000769?
GSD-2021-1000769 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 25 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ipv6: Fix KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds Read in fib6_nh_flush_exceptions
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 v5.10.43 by commit 09870235827451409ff546b073d754a19fd17e2e, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit f88d8ea67fbdbac7a64bfa6ed9a2ba27bb822f74. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000769?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000769?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1000769 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000769 in the wild and no public exploit code.