GSD-2022-1007702 net: use struct_group to copy ip/ipv6 header addresses
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IP/IPv6 header handling allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.
- 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-2022-1007702?
GSD-2022-1007702 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: use struct_group to copy ip/ipv6 header addresses
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 c304330250d04bb5c12f300bdc449a465558bf36, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit c3f8324188fa80178f20c8209b492ca6191177e8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007702?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007702?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007702 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-2022-1007702 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007702 in the wild and no public exploit code.