GSD-2022-1003514 ip_gre: test csum_start instead of transport header

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A flaw in the Linux kernel GRE tunnel implementation may cause a denial of service due to incorrect checksum validation logic.

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-2022-1003514?

GSD-2022-1003514 is a 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

ip_gre: test csum_start instead of transport header

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 v5.10.122 by commit fbeb8dfa8b87ef259eef0c89e39b53962a3cf604, it was introduced in version v5.10.68 by commit 87b34cd6485192777f632f92d592f2a71d8801a6. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003514?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003514?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1003514 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003514 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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