GSD-2022-1004306 ice: Fix memory corruption in VF driver
A memory corruption flaw in the Linux kernel ice VF driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004306?
GSD-2022-1004306 is a memory corruption 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
ice: Fix memory corruption in VF driver
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 v5.18.6 by commit 1bb8253b1dd44cf004e12c333acc6f25ee286cf3, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit ec4f5a436bdf0e5453ad15c4f34a59b9b675ff48. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004306?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004306?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1004306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004306 in the wild and no public exploit code.