GSD-2022-1007940 mctp: Fix an error handling path in mctp_init()
An error handling flaw in the Linux kernel MCTP initialization could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1007940?
GSD-2022-1007940 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
mctp: Fix an error handling path in mctp_init()
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 v5.15.79 by commit 49d8a6e24a3496d86e8d8ae748375df984fb6d6f, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 4d8b9319282ae84f5a17b28d8b5b5d1e7e537312. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007940?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007940?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007940 in the wild and no public exploit code.