GSD-2023-1001610 net/tunnel: wait until all sk_user_data reader finish before releasing the sock

Not scored Published

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel tunnel subsystem allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service.

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-2023-1001610?

GSD-2023-1001610 is an use after free 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

net/tunnel: wait until all sk_user_data reader finish before releasing the sock

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 v4.9.337 by commit e8316584b0a6c61c9c407631040c22712b26e38c, it was introduced in version v3.18 by commit 6a93cc9052748c6355ec9d5b6c38b77f85f1cb0d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001610?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001610?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001610 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2023-1001610 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001610 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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