GSD-2022-1006616 net: do not sense pfmemalloc status in skb_append_pagefrags()
A flaw in the Linux kernel network stack could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering incorrect memory allocation status checks.
- 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-2022-1006616?
GSD-2022-1006616 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: do not sense pfmemalloc status in skb_append_pagefrags()
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 v6.0.7 by commit 847a2859814b31392340a2b16604b25afaa92dcc, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 3261400639463a853ba2b3be8bd009c2a8089775. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006616?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006616?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006616 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1006616 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006616 in the wild and no public exploit code.