GSD-2022-1003852 tipc: check attribute length for bearer name
A missing length check in the TIPC bearer name attribute can lead to a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003852?
GSD-2022-1003852 is a denial of service 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
tipc: check attribute length for bearer name
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 f07670871f4d19e613740eebe210e7e9ea535973, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit cb30a63384bc91d5da06e1cede1115f666a29271. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003852?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003852?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003852 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-2022-1003852 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003852 in the wild and no public exploit code.