GSD-2021-1002826 veth: ensure skb entering GRO are not cloned.
A potential security issue in the Linux kernel veth driver regarding cloned SKBs entering GRO, with unproven impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002826?
GSD-2021-1002826 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
veth: ensure skb entering GRO are not cloned.
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 v5.15.12 by commit d2269ae48598e05b59ec9ea9e6e44fd33941130d, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit d3256efd8e8b234a6251e4d4580bd2c3c31fdc4c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002826?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002826?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002826 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002826 in the wild and no public exploit code.