GSD-2022-1007949 ipv6: addrlabel: fix infoleak when sending struct ifaddrlblmsg to network
An attacker can leak kernel memory contents via IPv6 address label messages, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007949?
GSD-2022-1007949 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ipv6: addrlabel: fix infoleak when sending struct ifaddrlblmsg to network
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 2acb2779b147decd300c117683d5a32ce61c75d6, it was introduced in version v2.6.25 by commit 2a8cc6c89039e0530a3335954253b76ed0f9339a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007949?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007949?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007949 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007949 in the wild and no public exploit code.