GSD-2022-1001691 skbuff: fix coalescing for page_pool fragment recycling
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel's skbuff coalescing logic could allow local attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2022-1001691?
GSD-2022-1001691 is a memory corruption 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
skbuff: fix coalescing for page_pool fragment recycling
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 v5.15.34 by commit ba965e8605aee5387cecaa28fcf7ee9f61779a49, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 53e0961da1c7bbdabd1abebb20de403ec237ec09. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001691?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001691?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001691 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1001691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001691 in the wild and no public exploit code.