GSD-2022-1007368 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-2022-1007368?
GSD-2022-1007368 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 v5.4.220 by commit 4a36de8947794fa21435d1e916e089095f3246a8, it was introduced in version v5.4.212 by commit 8b68e53d56697a59b5c53893b53f508bbdf272a0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007368?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007368?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007368 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-2022-1007368 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007368 in the wild and no public exploit code.