GSD-2022-1004270 igb: fix a use-after-free issue in igb_clean_tx_ring
A use-after-free vulnerability in the igb network driver allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1004270?
GSD-2022-1004270 is an use after free 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
igb: fix a use-after-free issue in igb_clean_tx_ring
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 v5.18.8 by commit 68a0ed06dcd5d3ea732d011c0b83d66e4791f521, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 9cbc948b5a20c9c054d9631099c0426c16da546b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004270?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004270?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1004270 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004270 in the wild and no public exploit code.