GSD-2022-1000588 net: macsec: Fix offload support for NETDEV_UNREGISTER event
A bug in Linux Kernel MACsec offload handling during device unregistration can cause system instability or crashes.
- 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-2022-1000588?
GSD-2022-1000588 is a 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
net: macsec: Fix offload support for NETDEV_UNREGISTER event
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 v5.15.22 by commit e7a0b3a0806dae3cc81931f0e83055ca2ac6f455, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 3cf3227a21d1fb020fe26128e60321bd2151e922. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000588?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000588?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000588 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000588 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000588 in the wild and no public exploit code.