GSD-2022-1006379 netfilter: nf_tables: clean up hook list when offload flags check fails
A memory corruption flaw in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006379?
GSD-2022-1006379 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 2 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
netfilter: nf_tables: clean up hook list when offload flags check fails
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 1ce55ec5cb7c573c983dffbe290b8d17caf1f157, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit d54725cd11a57c30f650260cfb0a92c268bdc3e0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006379?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006379?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006379 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-2022-1006379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006379 in the wild and no public exploit code.