GSD-2021-1002403 seg6: fix the iif in the IPv6 socket control block
A bug in the Linux Kernel's IPv6 segment routing handling could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1002403?
GSD-2021-1002403 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
seg6: fix the iif in the IPv6 socket control block
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 v4.14.258 by commit b16d412e5f79734033df04e97d7ea2f50a8e9fe3, it was introduced in version v4.14.98 by commit c630ec8bdadae9d557b1ceb9d6c06e149108a0d4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002403?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002403?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002403 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002403 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002403 in the wild and no public exploit code.