GSD-2022-1000982 net: ethernet: stmmac: fix altr_tse_pcs function when using a fixed-link

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A bug in the Linux kernel's stmmac ethernet driver when using fixed-link configurations may cause system instability or crashes.

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-2022-1000982?

GSD-2022-1000982 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

net: ethernet: stmmac: fix altr_tse_pcs function when using a fixed-link

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 v5.17.4 by commit 6c020f05253df04c3480b586fe188a3582740049, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit fb3bbdb859891e6bc27fd1afb3a07319f82c2ee4. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000982?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000982?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000982 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000982 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000982 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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