GSD-2023-1000414 net/mlx5e: Always clear dest encap in neigh-update-del
A logic error in the Linux kernel's mlx5e driver fails to clear destination encapsulation during neighbor updates, potentially causing network state inconsistencies.
- 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-2023-1000414?
GSD-2023-1000414 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net/mlx5e: Always clear dest encap in neigh-update-del
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 v6.0.19 by commit 27242e8315752ad8588c184da88f6f8817806728, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 9a5f9cc794e17cf6ed2a5bb215d2e8b6832db444. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000414?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000414?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000414 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000414 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000414 in the wild and no public exploit code.