GSD-2022-1006997 net/ieee802154: don't warn zero-sized raw_sendmsg()
A local attacker can trigger a kernel warning via zero-sized raw_sendmsg calls, potentially causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006997?
GSD-2022-1006997 is a denial of service 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/ieee802154: don't warn zero-sized raw_sendmsg()
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 v5.15.75 by commit 34f31a2b667914ab701ca725554a0b447809d7ef, it was introduced in version v5.15.65 by commit a75987714bd2d8e59840667a28e15c1fa5c47554. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006997?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006997?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006997 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-2022-1006997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006997 in the wild and no public exploit code.