GSD-2022-1001942 netfilter: nf_tables: initialize registers in nft_do_chain()
Uninitialized registers in Linux kernel nf_tables may allow local attackers to disclose sensitive memory contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001942?
GSD-2022-1001942 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
netfilter: nf_tables: initialize registers in nft_do_chain()
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 v5.15.32 by commit fafb904156fbb8f1dd34970cd5223e00b47c33be, it was introduced in version v3.13 by commit 96518518cc417bb0a8c80b9fb736202e28acdf96. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001942?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001942?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001942 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001942 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001942 in the wild and no public exploit code.