GSD-2022-1004543 igc: Reinstate IGC_REMOVED logic and implement it properly

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A logic error in the Intel IGC network driver was fixed to properly handle device removal, potentially preventing undefined behavior or crashes.

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-2022-1004543?

GSD-2022-1004543 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

igc: Reinstate IGC_REMOVED logic and implement it properly

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 v5.10.134 by commit 77836dbe35382aaf8108489060c5c89530c77494, it was introduced in version v4.20 by commit 146740f9abc4976e4f0af1aa302efee1c699d2e4. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004543?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004543?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004543 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004543 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004543 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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