GSD-2022-1005506 iavf: Fix reset error handling
A flaw in the iavf driver's reset error handling could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1005506?
GSD-2022-1005506 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iavf: Fix reset error handling
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 v5.15.63 by commit 743dc4377bbac06a6fe44c3c5baf75a49439678a, it was introduced in version v4.14 by commit f0db78928783f0a4cce4940e8c03c2e9a760e629. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005506?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005506?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005506 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1005506 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005506 in the wild and no public exploit code.