GSD-2022-1007464 net: netsec: fix error handling in netsec_register_mdio()
An error handling flaw in the netsec MDIO registration function could lead to a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2022-1007464?
GSD-2022-1007464 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
net: netsec: fix error handling in netsec_register_mdio()
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 v4.19.264 by commit 728884b22d83148a330b23f9472f1e118b589211, it was introduced in version v4.16 by commit 533dd11a12f698c571a12271b20f235792d3e148. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007464?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007464?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007464 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007464 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007464 in the wild and no public exploit code.