GSD-2022-1002001 netlabel: fix out-of-bounds memory accesses
Out-of-bounds memory access in the Linux kernel netlabel subsystem allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002001?
GSD-2022-1002001 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
netlabel: fix out-of-bounds memory accesses
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 v5.0 by commit 5578de4834fe0f2a34fedc7374be691443396d1f, it was introduced in version v2.6.19 by commit 446fda4f26822b2d42ab3396aafcedf38a9ff2b6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002001?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002001?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002001 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-2022-1002001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002001 in the wild and no public exploit code.