GSD-2022-1000434 net: do not keep the dst cache when uncloning an skb dst and its metadata
A kernel networking bug involving dst cache handling during skb uncloning, potentially leading to undefined behavior or instability.
- 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-2022-1000434?
GSD-2022-1000434 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: do not keep the dst cache when uncloning an skb dst and its metadata
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 v5.15.24 by commit f1ab1ba32d36bae06fabe41c0ff2edc5b2ce628d, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit d71785ffc7e7cae3fbdc4ea8a9d05b7a1c59f7b8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000434?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000434?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000434 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000434 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000434 in the wild and no public exploit code.