GSD-2022-1005125 netfilter: nf_tables: possible module reference underflow in error path
A module reference underflow in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem can lead to a denial of service, requiring local access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005125?
GSD-2022-1005125 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
netfilter: nf_tables: possible module reference underflow in error path
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 v5.19.4 by commit 1e52e6cfec6342c3d0df47dc3a76724fb3dabf56, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 8cfd9b0f8515e7c361bba27e2a2684cbd427fe01. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005125?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005125?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005125 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005125 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005125 in the wild and no public exploit code.