GSD-2022-1003106 net/mlx5: fs, delete the FTE when there are no rules attached to it
A memory management flaw in the Linux kernel mlx5 driver could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering improper FTE deletion.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003106?
GSD-2022-1003106 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net/mlx5: fs, delete the FTE when there are no rules attached to it
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 9e294127b3975d00e69ee7c417a1e2687f88c299. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003106?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003106?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003106 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-2022-1003106 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003106 in the wild and no public exploit code.