GSD-2022-1003078 net: remove two BUG() from skb_checksum_help()
A flaw in the Linux Kernel network stack allows remote attackers to cause a system crash via BUG() assertions in checksum handling.
- 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-2022-1003078?
GSD-2022-1003078 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: remove two BUG() from skb_checksum_help()
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 v5.17.14 by commit d5281245f3502e960cb6b89348767b935379cee3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003078?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003078?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003078 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-2022-1003078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003078 in the wild and no public exploit code.