GSD-2022-1007997 ipvs: fix WARNING in ip_vs_app_net_cleanup()
A flaw in the Linux kernel IPVS module can trigger a warning and potential crash during network cleanup, leading to 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-2022-1007997?
GSD-2022-1007997 is a denial of service 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
ipvs: fix WARNING in ip_vs_app_net_cleanup()
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 06d7596d18725f1a93cf817662d36050e5afb989, it was introduced in version v2.6.24 by commit 457c4cbc5a3dde259d2a1f15d5f9785290397267. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007997?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007997?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1007997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007997 in the wild and no public exploit code.