GSD-2022-1000890 openvswitch: Fix setting ipv6 fields causing hw csum failure
A bug in the Linux kernel Open vSwitch module causes hardware checksum failures on IPv6 packets, potentially leading to denial of service.
- 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-2022-1000890?
GSD-2022-1000890 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
openvswitch: Fix setting ipv6 fields causing hw csum failure
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 v5.4.182 by commit d0251c38dff849404ac6bdedba6c1e2f89089b79, it was introduced in version v3.8 by commit 3fdbd1ce11e5c0d7cafbe44c942c5cad61113d7b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000890?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000890?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000890 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-2022-1000890 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000890 in the wild and no public exploit code.