GSD-2022-1008245 tipc: fix the msg->req tlv len check in tipc_nl_compat_name_table_dump_header
A missing length check in the TIPC netlink compatibility layer allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1008245?
GSD-2022-1008245 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 v4.19.267 by commit 55a253a6753a603e80b95932ca971ba514aa6ce7, it was introduced in version v4.19.17 by commit 2d5fc1d492d194aa2986c5a9d8a48a60e9143a72. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008245?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008245?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008245 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008245 in the wild and no public exploit code.