GSD-2022-1003961 net: xfrm: unexport __init-annotated xfrm4_protocol_init()
An unexported init function in the Linux kernel xfrm subsystem was identified, requiring a patch to correct symbol visibility.
- 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-2022-1003961?
GSD-2022-1003961 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: xfrm: unexport __init-annotated xfrm4_protocol_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 v4.14.283 by commit e53cd3814504b2cadaba4d5a8a07eeea9ddacd03, it was introduced in version v3.15 by commit 2f32b51b609faea1e40bb8c5bd305f1351740936. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003961?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003961?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003961 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003961 in the wild and no public exploit code.