GSD-2022-1006634 net: netsec: fix error handling in netsec_register_mdio()
Improper error handling in the netsec MDIO registration function 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-2022-1006634?
GSD-2022-1006634 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: netsec: fix error handling in netsec_register_mdio()
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 846e677daf51220d7975c61a20e440a88473951e, it was introduced in version v4.16 by commit 533dd11a12f698c571a12271b20f235792d3e148. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006634?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006634?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006634 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006634 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006634 in the wild and no public exploit code.