GSD-2022-1004116 iavf: Fix handling of dummy receive descriptors
A flaw in the iavf network driver handling of dummy receive descriptors could lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1004116?
GSD-2022-1004116 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iavf: Fix handling of dummy receive descriptors
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 v5.18.15 by commit 6edb818732fc05fda495f5b3a749bd1cee01398b, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit efa14c3985828da3163f5372137cb64d992b0f79. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004116?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004116?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004116 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004116 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004116 in the wild and no public exploit code.