GSD-2022-1007853 netfilter: nf_tables: netlink notifier might race to release objects
A race condition in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem allows local attackers to trigger a use-after-free, potentially leading to denial of service or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007853?
GSD-2022-1007853 is a 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
netfilter: nf_tables: netlink notifier might race to release objects
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 e40b7c44d19e327ad8b49a491ef1fa8dcc4566e0, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 6001a930ce0378b62210d4f83583fc88a903d89d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007853?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007853?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007853 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007853 in the wild and no public exploit code.