GSD-2022-1004809 xen/netfront: force data bouncing when backend is untrusted
An untrusted backend in Xen netfront can access sensitive data due to missing data bouncing, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1004809?
GSD-2022-1004809 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/netfront: force data bouncing when backend is untrusted
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 v4.19.251 by commit 4b67d8e42dbba42cfafe22ac3e4117d9573fdd74. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004809?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004809?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004809 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004809 in the wild and no public exploit code.