GSD-2022-1007292 sctp: handle the error returned from sctp_auth_asoc_init_active_key
Missing error handling in Linux Kernel SCTP authentication can lead to a denial of service condition.
- 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-2022-1007292?
GSD-2022-1007292 is a denial of service 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 v5.10.150 by commit f65955340e0044f5c41ac799a01698ac7dee8a4e, it was introduced in version v5.10.54 by commit 8eb225873246312660ccd68296959a7b213d0cdd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007292?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007292?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007292 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-2022-1007292 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007292 in the wild and no public exploit code.