GSD-2022-1008027 net: use struct_group to copy ip/ipv6 header addresses
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux Kernel network stack allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause denial of service via crafted IP/IPv6 headers.
- 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-2022-1008027?
GSD-2022-1008027 is a memory corruption 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
net: use struct_group to copy ip/ipv6 header addresses
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 v5.10.156 by commit 6e9334436d78d1cf12919807e4124032f02650d6, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit c3f8324188fa80178f20c8209b492ca6191177e8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008027?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008027?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008027 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1008027 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008027 in the wild and no public exploit code.