GSD-2023-1001832 netfilter: ipset: Fix overflow before widen in the bitmap_ip_create() function.

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An integer overflow in the Linux kernel ipset module can lead to a denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001832?

GSD-2023-1001832 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netfilter: ipset: Fix overflow before widen in the bitmap_ip_create() function.

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 v4.19.270 by commit dfd834ccc1b88bbbab81b9046a3a539dd0c2d14f, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit b9fed748185a96b7cfe74afac4bd228e8af16f01. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001832?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001832?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001832 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001832 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001832 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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