GSD-2022-1004218 xen/netfront: force data bouncing when backend is untrusted
An untrusted backend in Xen netfront can access guest memory, requiring data bouncing to prevent information disclosure.
- 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-2022-1004218?
GSD-2022-1004218 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: force data bouncing when backend is untrusted
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 3893cd0fec5e80e8d1c681794ee43167eb799e4d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004218?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004218?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004218 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004218 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004218 in the wild and no public exploit code.