GSD-2022-1004901 i40e: Fix call trace in setup_tx_descriptors
A bug in the i40e network driver causes a call trace, potentially leading to a denial of service for systems using this hardware.
- 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-2022-1004901?
GSD-2022-1004901 is a denial of service 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
i40e: Fix call trace in setup_tx_descriptors
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 v4.14.285 by commit 5ba9956ca57e361fb13ea369bb753eb33177acc7, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit e17bc411aea8fbebc51857037f104ab09f765120. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004901?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004901?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004901 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1004901 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004901 in the wild and no public exploit code.