GSD-2022-1001547 igc: avoid kernel warning when changing RX ring parameters
A kernel warning in the igc driver when changing RX ring parameters could lead to a denial of service, requiring local privileged access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001547?
GSD-2022-1001547 is a denial of service 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
igc: avoid kernel warning when changing RX ring parameters
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 3ddb49af08094ebee250b461172ee7b8e27a35d3, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 73f1071c1d2952b8c93cd6cd99744768c59ec840. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001547?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001547?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001547 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1001547 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001547 in the wild and no public exploit code.