GSD-2022-1004788 net: usb: ax88179_178a needs FLAG_SEND_ZLP
A missing flag in the ax88179_178a USB network driver may cause communication issues, potentially leading to denial of service for local users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004788?
GSD-2022-1004788 is a denial of service 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
net: usb: ax88179_178a needs FLAG_SEND_ZLP
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 v4.19.254 by commit c46cc6297180a889449ebf1724ff2fa231532b89. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004788?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004788?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1004788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004788 in the wild and no public exploit code.