GSD-2022-1006602 netfilter: nfnetlink_osf: fix possible bogus match in nf_osf_find()

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A logic error in the Linux kernel's netfilter OS fingerprinting module could cause incorrect matches, potentially affecting network traffic filtering accuracy.

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-2022-1006602?

GSD-2022-1006602 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netfilter: nfnetlink_osf: fix possible bogus match in nf_osf_find()

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 v5.4.215 by commit 721ea8ac063d70c2078c4e762212705de6151764, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 22c7652cdaa8cd33ce78bacceb4e826a3f795873. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006602?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006602?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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