GSD-2022-1003768 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 denial of service or execute code.
- 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-2022-1003768?
GSD-2022-1003768 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 v5.4.198 by commit 430af81135d5ae53d04f1a20a9c79fd6c8ecfb4c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003768?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003768?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003768 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-2022-1003768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003768 in the wild and no public exploit code.