GSD-2022-1000619 i40e: Fix queues reservation for XDP
A flaw in the i40e network driver's XDP queue reservation logic can lead to resource exhaustion or denial of service.
- 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-2022-1000619?
GSD-2022-1000619 is a denial of service 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
i40e: Fix queues reservation for XDP
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 v5.16.5 by commit 4b3aa858268b7b9aeef02e5f9c4cd8f8fac101c8, it was introduced in version v3.12 by commit 41c445ff0f482bb6e6b72dcee9e598e20575f743. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000619?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000619?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000619 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1000619 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000619 in the wild and no public exploit code.