GSD-2022-1004591 netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: release elements in clone from abort path
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004591?
GSD-2022-1004591 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
netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: release elements in clone from abort path
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 v5.10.130 by commit 4a6430b99f67842617c7208ca55a411e903ba03a, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004591?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004591?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004591 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-2022-1004591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004591 in the wild and no public exploit code.