GSD-2023-1001288 mptcp: use proper req destructor for IPv6
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux Kernel MPTCP IPv6 implementation allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001288?
GSD-2023-1001288 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mptcp: use proper req destructor for IPv6
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 v5.10.163 by commit 6eb02c596ec02e5897ae377e065cb7df55337a96, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 79c0949e9a09f6a14a6dd18dc8396029423f9b68. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001288?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001288?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1001288 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001288 in the wild and no public exploit code.