GSD-2022-1000541 nvme-tcp: fix possible use-after-free in transport error_recovery work
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NVMe-TCP transport allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1000541?
GSD-2022-1000541 is an use after free 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
nvme-tcp: fix possible use-after-free in transport error_recovery work
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 v5.16.11 by commit bb0d8fb35c4ff00a503c2c4dca4cce8d102a21c4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000541?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000541?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000541 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1000541 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000541 in the wild and no public exploit code.