GSD-2022-1005793 iavf: Fix adminq error handling

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Improper error handling in the iavf network driver may lead to system instability or 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-2022-1005793?

GSD-2022-1005793 is a 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 adminq 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 v5.10.138 by commit 4fe80492d53971d9a49f39f3c86d2d67c6f3638a, it was introduced in version v3.14 by commit d358aa9a7a2d5f91b1d33d5d4e27c2e46638d123. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005793?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005793?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005793 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005793 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005793 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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