GSD-2022-1001512 RDMA/nldev: Prevent underflow in nldev_stat_set_counter_dynamic_doit()

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An integer underflow in the Linux Kernel RDMA nldev subsystem can lead to a denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1001512?

GSD-2022-1001512 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

RDMA/nldev: Prevent underflow in nldev_stat_set_counter_dynamic_doit()

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 v5.16.19 by commit f6dd8669b8299a3a536cd92a7069152a7704da1d, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit 3c3c1f1416392382faa0238e76a70d7810aab2ef. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001512?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001512?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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