GSD-2022-1007097 sctp: handle the error returned from sctp_auth_asoc_init_active_key

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Missing error handling in Linux Kernel SCTP authentication initialization can lead to potential denial of service or undefined behavior.

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-2022-1007097?

GSD-2022-1007097 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

sctp: handle the error returned from sctp_auth_asoc_init_active_key

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 19d636b663e0e92951bba5fced929ca7fd25c552, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 58acd10092268831e49de279446c314727101292. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007097?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007097?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007097 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007097 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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