GSD-2022-1008184 ipv6: fix WARNING in ip6_route_net_exit_late()

Not scored Published

A flaw in the Linux kernel IPv6 routing code can trigger a warning and potential system instability, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2022-1008184?

GSD-2022-1008184 is a denial of service 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

ipv6: fix WARNING in ip6_route_net_exit_late()

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 v5.4.224 by commit 381453770f731f0f43616a1cd4c759b7807a1517, it was introduced in version v2.6.26 by commit cdb1876192dbe680b3ac955717fdf7f863c1762d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008184?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008184?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008184 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-2022-1008184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Is GSD-2022-1008184 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free