GSD-2022-1004633 tipc: fix use-after-free Read in tipc_named_reinit
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel TIPC module allows local attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute code.
- 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-2022-1004633?
GSD-2022-1004633 is an use after free 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
tipc: fix use-after-free Read in tipc_named_reinit
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 361c5521c1e49843b710f455cae3c0a50b714323, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit d966ddcc38217a6110a6a0ff37ad2dee7d42e23e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004633?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004633?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004633 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1004633 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004633 in the wild and no public exploit code.