GSD-2022-1007998 ipvs: fix WARNING in __ip_vs_cleanup_batch()
A flaw in the Linux kernel IPVS module can trigger a warning and potential crash, allowing remote attackers to cause a 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-2022-1007998?
GSD-2022-1007998 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_cleanup_batch()
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 5ee2d6b726b0ce339e36569e5849692f4cf4595e, it was introduced in version v2.6.39 by commit 61b1ab4583e275af216c8454b9256de680499b19. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007998?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007998?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007998 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-2022-1007998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007998 in the wild and no public exploit code.