GSD-2022-1008085 net: gso: fix panic on frag_list with mixed head alloc types
A kernel panic can occur when processing fragmented network packets with mixed head allocation types, 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-2022-1008085?
GSD-2022-1008085 is a 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: gso: fix panic on frag_list with mixed head alloc types
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 v5.10.155 by commit 50868de7dc4e7f0fcadd6029f32bf4387c102ee6, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit 3dcbdb134f329842a38f0e6797191b885ab00a00. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008085?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008085?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008085 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008085 in the wild and no public exploit code.