GSD-2022-1007685 netlink: Bounds-check struct nlmsgerr creation
A missing bounds check in netlink error creation can lead to memory corruption, potentially causing denial of service or privilege escalation.
- 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-2022-1007685?
GSD-2022-1007685 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
netlink: Bounds-check struct nlmsgerr creation
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 v6.0.10 by commit aff4eb16f589c3af322a2582044bca365381fcd6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007685?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007685?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007685 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1007685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007685 in the wild and no public exploit code.