GSD-2022-1004712 xen/netback: avoid entering xenvif_rx_next_skb() with an empty rx queue

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A null pointer dereference in the Xen netback driver can cause a denial of service when processing network packets.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1004712?

GSD-2022-1004712 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/netback: avoid entering xenvif_rx_next_skb() with an empty rx queue

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 v5.4.207 by commit 7425479d20f9e96f7c3ec8e8a93fe0d7478724cb, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit 98f6d57ced73b723551568262019f1d6c8771f20. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004712?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004712?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004712 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004712 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004712 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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