GSD-2023-1000424 net: hns3: fix VF promisc mode not update when mac table full
A flaw in the HNS3 network driver allows a low-privileged user to bypass MAC table restrictions, potentially enabling unauthorized network traffic monitoring.
- 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-2023-1000424?
GSD-2023-1000424 is a missing authorization 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: hns3: fix VF promisc mode not update when mac table full
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 a0dc7799242f7deff0d11120938614f9945cc35f, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 1e6e76101fd9f51319a742991778bdc3b2d992d9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000424?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000424?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000424 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is GSD-2023-1000424 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000424 in the wild and no public exploit code.