GSD-2023-1001926 l2tp: prevent lockdep issue in l2tp_tunnel_register()

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A lockdep issue in the Linux kernel L2TP tunnel registration was fixed, with unproven security impact.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2023-1001926?

GSD-2023-1001926 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.

Official description

l2tp: prevent lockdep issue in l2tp_tunnel_register()

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 v6.1.9 by commit b717cf5a6bd8966c1fb1f89cb80bb6f9436e3f5d, it was introduced in version v6.1.9 by commit cef0845b6dcfa2f6c2c832e7f9622551456c741d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001926?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001926?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001926 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001926 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001926 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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