GSD-2022-1007837 net, neigh: Fix null-ptr-deref in neigh_table_clear()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel networking subsystem allows attackers to cause a 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-2022-1007837?
GSD-2022-1007837 is a 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, neigh: Fix null-ptr-deref in neigh_table_clear()
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 v6.0.8 by commit a99a8ec4c62180c889482a2ff6465033e0743458, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 66ba215cb51323e4e55e38fd5f250e0fae0cbc94. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007837?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007837?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007837 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007837 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007837 in the wild and no public exploit code.