GSD-2022-1004171 sfc: fix kernel panic when creating VF
A kernel panic occurs when creating a Virtual Function in the sfc driver, causing a denial of service for local privileged users.
- 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-2022-1004171?
GSD-2022-1004171 is a denial of service 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
sfc: fix kernel panic when creating VF
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 v5.18.13 by commit 16662524ec5da801fb78a1afcaf6e782f1cf103a, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit d778819609a27efd5358da8151a0ad3507243e19. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004171?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004171?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1004171 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004171 in the wild and no public exploit code.