GSD-2022-1007742 mctp i2c: don't count unused / invalid keys for flow release
A flaw in the Linux Kernel MCTP I2C driver could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting flow release logic.
- 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-2022-1007742?
GSD-2022-1007742 is a denial of service 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
mctp i2c: don't count unused / invalid keys for flow release
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 a5915a9a3ab4067ef8996a57738d156eabeb3a12, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 80be9b2c0d93dabe5dc0b4ee41da12422ed25d71. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007742?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007742?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007742 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-2022-1007742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007742 in the wild and no public exploit code.