GSD-2022-1002293 ipv6: fix panic when forwarding a pkt with no in6 dev

Not scored Published

A remote attacker can cause a kernel panic and system crash by sending specially crafted IPv6 packets to a Linux system configured for forwarding.

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-2022-1002293?

GSD-2022-1002293 is a denial of service 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

ipv6: fix panic when forwarding a pkt with no in6 dev

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 v4.19.239 by commit 74b68f5249f16c5f7f675d0f604fa6ae20e3a151, it was introduced in version v4.19.199 by commit bff0854e2f804f68d3e93d19e4580dbd69777e1d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002293?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002293?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002293 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is GSD-2022-1002293 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002293 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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