GSD-2022-1004879 net: ipv6: unexport __init-annotated seg6_hmac_net_init()
An unexported initialization function in the Linux kernel IPv6 segment routing module was exposed, potentially allowing local attackers to trigger undefined behavior or crashes.
- 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-2022-1004879?
GSD-2022-1004879 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
net: ipv6: unexport __init-annotated seg6_hmac_net_init()
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 v4.14.287 by commit cfd8430c5ee6a240836beb78c297ee27406f0458, it was introduced in version v4.10 by commit bf355b8d2c30a289232042cacc1cfaea4923936c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004879?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004879?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004879 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004879 in the wild and no public exploit code.