GSD-2022-1004598 xen-netfront: restore __skb_queue_tail() positioning in xennet_get_responses()
A potential security issue in the xen-netfront driver involving queue positioning, with unproven impact, fixed in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2022-1004598?
GSD-2022-1004598 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: restore __skb_queue_tail() positioning in xennet_get_responses()
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 v5.10.129 by commit 547b7c640df545a344358ede93e491a89194cdfa, it was introduced in version v5.9 by commit 6c5aa6fc4defc2a0977a2c59e4710d50fa1e834c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004598?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004598?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004598 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004598 in the wild and no public exploit code.