GSD-2022-1006852 xfrm: Reinject transport-mode packets through workqueue

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A race condition in the Linux kernel xfrm subsystem can cause a denial of service when reinjecting transport-mode packets.

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-2022-1006852?

GSD-2022-1006852 is a 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

xfrm: Reinject transport-mode packets through workqueue

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 v6.0.3 by commit 130d9e5017ade1b81d16783563edb38c12a2eab7, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit acf568ee859f098279eadf551612f103afdacb4e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006852?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006852?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006852 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006852 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006852 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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