GSD-2022-1004656 ipv6: Fix signed integer overflow in l2tp_ip6_sendmsg
A signed integer overflow in the Linux kernel's L2TP IPv6 sendmsg function can lead to a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1004656?
GSD-2022-1004656 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
ipv6: Fix signed integer overflow in l2tp_ip6_sendmsg
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 v5.10.124 by commit b8879ca1fd7348b4d5db7db86dcb97f60c73d751. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004656?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004656?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004656 in the wild and no public exploit code.