GSD-2022-1000521 ice: Fix KASAN error in LAG NETDEV_UNREGISTER handler
A KASAN error in the ice driver's LAG unregister handler can cause a kernel crash, requiring a patch to the Linux kernel.
- 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-2022-1000521?
GSD-2022-1000521 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ice: Fix KASAN error in LAG NETDEV_UNREGISTER handler
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 v5.16.10 by commit faa9bcf700ca1a0d09f92502a6b65d3ce313fb46, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 6a8b357278f5f8b9817147277ab8f12879dce8a8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000521?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000521?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000521 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-2022-1000521 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000521 in the wild and no public exploit code.