GSD-2022-1004630 erspan: do not assume transport header is always set
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel ERSPAN module can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate.
- 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-2022-1004630?
GSD-2022-1004630 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
erspan: do not assume transport header is always set
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 v5.10.127 by commit cec9867ee55478ef5dcb2adf030fe0c442a4c4ee, it was introduced in version v4.18 by commit d5db21a3e6977dcb42cee3d16cd69901fa66510a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004630?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004630?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004630 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004630 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004630 in the wild and no public exploit code.