GSD-2022-1000831 net: fix up skbs delta_truesize in UDP GRO frag_list

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A flaw in Linux kernel UDP GRO handling allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets.

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-2022-1000831?

GSD-2022-1000831 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: fix up skbs delta_truesize in UDP GRO frag_list

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 4e178ed14bda47942c1ccad3f60b774870b45db9, it was introduced in version v5.10.10 by commit 24cd3317418955fd9489e4e7e9c2b643691b270b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000831?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000831?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000831 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-2022-1000831 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000831 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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