GSD-2022-1004216 xen-netfront: restore __skb_queue_tail() positioning in xennet_get_responses()
A logic error in the Xen netfront driver was corrected, potentially affecting network packet handling stability in Linux kernels.
- 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-2022-1004216?
GSD-2022-1004216 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
xen-netfront: restore __skb_queue_tail() positioning in xennet_get_responses()
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 v5.18.10 by commit a74adaffc8db86b4dbdd98762deff70b155b0f4d, it was introduced in version v5.9 by commit 6c5aa6fc4defc2a0977a2c59e4710d50fa1e834c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004216?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004216?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004216 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004216 in the wild and no public exploit code.