GSD-2022-1003848 net: ipv6: unexport __init-annotated seg6_hmac_init()
An unexported initialization function in the Linux kernel IPv6 segment routing module was exposed, potentially allowing local attackers to trigger undefined behavior or crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003848?
GSD-2022-1003848 is a 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: ipv6: unexport __init-annotated seg6_hmac_init()
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 v4.19.247 by commit ab8b2c2de273ec1d698a18e399896a6febb5cda0, it was introduced in version v4.10 by commit bf355b8d2c30a289232042cacc1cfaea4923936c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003848?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003848?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003848 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003848 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003848 in the wild and no public exploit code.