GSD-2022-1000829 net: ipv6: ensure we call ipv6_mc_down() at most once

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A flaw in the Linux Kernel IPv6 multicast handling could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering duplicate function calls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1000829?

GSD-2022-1000829 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

net: ipv6: ensure we call ipv6_mc_down() at most once

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 v5.10.104 by commit f4c63b24dea9cc2043ff845dcca9aaf8109ea38a, it was introduced in version v3.18 by commit 3ce62a84d53cd3d3cc5377bbf339e9b08ddf9c36. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000829?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000829?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000829 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-2022-1000829 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000829 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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