GSD-2022-1000685 xen/netfront: react properly to failing gnttab_end_foreign_access_ref()
The Linux kernel netfront driver fails to handle errors from gnttab_end_foreign_access_ref, potentially leading to undefined behavior or resource leaks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000685?
GSD-2022-1000685 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022.
Official description
xen/netfront: react properly to failing gnttab_end_foreign_access_ref()
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 v5.16.14 by commit 34630641e955f23ae06db178822d99d0a9d89b20. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000685?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000685?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000685 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000685 in the wild and no public exploit code.