GSD-2022-1006374 ipv6: sr: fix out-of-bounds read when setting HMAC data.
An out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel IPv6 Segment Routing module allows attackers to cause denial of service or leak memory.
- 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-2022-1006374?
GSD-2022-1006374 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 2 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ipv6: sr: fix out-of-bounds read when setting HMAC data.
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 v5.15.68 by commit 55195563ec29f80f984237b743de0e2b6ba4d093, it was introduced in version v4.10 by commit 4f4853dc1c9c1994f6f756eabdcc25374ff271d9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006374?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006374?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006374 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1006374 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006374 in the wild and no public exploit code.