GSD-2022-1006986 tipc: fix an information leak in tipc_topsrv_kern_subscr
An information leak in the Linux Kernel TIPC subsystem allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2022-1006986?
GSD-2022-1006986 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
tipc: fix an information leak in tipc_topsrv_kern_subscr
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 v5.15.76 by commit dbc01c0a4e202a7e925dad1d4b7c1d6eb0c81154, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 026321c6d056a54b4145522492245d2b5913ee1d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006986?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006986?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006986 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006986 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006986 in the wild and no public exploit code.