GSD-2022-1007770 can: dev: fix skb drop check

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A flaw in the Linux Kernel CAN subsystem allows for potential denial of service due to incorrect skb drop checks.

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-2022-1007770?

GSD-2022-1007770 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

can: dev: fix skb drop check

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 v6.0.9 by commit 386c49fe31ee748e053860b3bac7794a933ac9ac, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit a6d190f8c7670068d8c154ef8477eca07b5e3574. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007770?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007770?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007770 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-2022-1007770 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007770 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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