GSD-2022-1002028 wireguard: socket: free skb in send6 when ipv6 is disabled

Not scored Published

A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel WireGuard module allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service when IPv6 is disabled.

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-2022-1002028?

GSD-2022-1002028 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

wireguard: socket: free skb in send6 when ipv6 is disabled

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 v5.10.110 by commit 096f9d35cac0a0c95ffafc00db84786b665a4837, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit e7096c131e5161fa3b8e52a650d7719d2857adfd. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002028?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002028?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002028 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-2022-1002028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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