GSD-2022-1007983 ipv6: fix WARNING in ip6_route_net_exit_late()
A kernel warning in IPv6 route exit handling can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1007983?
GSD-2022-1007983 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
ipv6: fix WARNING in ip6_route_net_exit_late()
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 v5.15.78 by commit 0ed71af4d017d2bd2cbb8f7254f613a4914def26, it was introduced in version v2.6.26 by commit cdb1876192dbe680b3ac955717fdf7f863c1762d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007983?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007983?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007983 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-2022-1007983 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007983 in the wild and no public exploit code.