GSD-2022-1004764 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 potential denial of service.
- 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-2022-1004764?
GSD-2022-1004764 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
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 v5.4.200 by commit 2f42389d270f2304c8855b0b63498a5a4d0c053d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004764?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004764?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004764 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004764 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004764 in the wild and no public exploit code.