GSD-2022-1008255 ipv6: fix WARNING in ip6_route_net_exit_late()
A flaw in the Linux kernel IPv6 routing exit path can trigger a warning, potentially leading to a denial of service condition.
- 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-2022-1008255?
GSD-2022-1008255 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 v4.19.265 by commit 83fbf246ced54dadd7b9adc2a16efeff30ba944d, 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-2022-1008255?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008255?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1008255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008255 in the wild and no public exploit code.