GSD-2022-1008043 net: ena: Fix error handling in ena_init()

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Improper error handling in the ENA network driver initialization can lead to system instability or denial of service.

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-2022-1008043?

GSD-2022-1008043 is a 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

net: ena: Fix error handling in ena_init()

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 6b23a4b252044e4fd23438930d452244818d7000, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit 1738cd3ed342294360d6a74d4e58800004bff854. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008043?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008043?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1008043 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008043 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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