GSD-2022-1004635 netfilter: use get_random_u32 instead of prandom

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The Linux kernel netfilter subsystem used a weak pseudo-random number generator, potentially allowing attackers to predict values and bypass security checks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1004635?

GSD-2022-1004635 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netfilter: use get_random_u32 instead of prandom

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 15cc30ac2a8d7185f8ebf97dd1ddd90a7c79783b, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 6b2faee0ca91b63bd5a3b2087d4f25c76b983961. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004635?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004635?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004635 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004635 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004635 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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