GSD-2022-1008170 tipc: fix the msg->req tlv len check in tipc_nl_compat_name_table_dump_header
A flaw in the Linux kernel TIPC module allows local attackers to cause a denial of service via improper TLV length checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008170?
GSD-2022-1008170 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
tipc: fix the msg->req tlv len check in tipc_nl_compat_name_table_dump_header
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 v5.4.225 by commit 36769b9477491a7af6635863bd950309c1e1b96c, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 974cb0e3e7c963ced06c4e32c5b2884173fa5e01. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008170?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008170?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008170 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008170 in the wild and no public exploit code.