GSD-2022-1001051 iavf: stop leaking iavf_status as "errno" values

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The iavf driver leaks internal status codes as errno values, potentially exposing internal state information to local users.

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-2022-1001051?

GSD-2022-1001051 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

iavf: stop leaking iavf_status as "errno" values

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 v5.17.3 by commit 9dd165c40d8297c37112623fd884d8f8016fc0ee. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001051?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001051?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001051 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001051 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001051 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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