GSD-2022-1000738 net/mlx5: DR, Fix slab-out-of-bounds in mlx5_cmd_dr_create_fte
A slab-out-of-bounds vulnerability in the Linux kernel mlx5 driver allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.
- 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-2022-1000738?
GSD-2022-1000738 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net/mlx5: DR, Fix slab-out-of-bounds in mlx5_cmd_dr_create_fte
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 v5.16.12 by commit 4ad319cdfbe555b4ff67bc608736c46a6930c848, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit 1ffd498901c1134a7cbecf5409e12c064c39cef9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000738?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000738?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000738 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-2022-1000738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000738 in the wild and no public exploit code.