GSD-2022-1000640 net/mlx5e: Avoid field-overflowing memcpy()
A field-overflowing memcpy in the mlx5e network driver could allow attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or system 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-2022-1000640?
GSD-2022-1000640 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
net/mlx5e: Avoid field-overflowing memcpy()
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 v5.16.6 by commit 8fbdf8c8b8ab82beab882175157650452c46493e, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit b5503b994ed5ed8dbfe821317e7b5b38acb065c5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000640?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000640?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000640 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-2022-1000640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000640 in the wild and no public exploit code.