GSD-2022-1005976 iavf: Fix adminq error handling
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-2022-1005976?
GSD-2022-1005976 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 v5.4.211 by commit ff289f2be5899efd0e897d2b434a78e36df2c69b, it was introduced in version v3.14 by commit d358aa9a7a2d5f91b1d33d5d4e27c2e46638d123. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005976?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005976?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005976 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005976 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005976 in the wild and no public exploit code.