GSD-2023-1002012 ipv6: raw: Deduct extension header length in rawv6_push_pending_frames
A flaw in the Linux kernel IPv6 raw socket handling allows local attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
- 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-2023-1002012?
GSD-2023-1002012 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ipv6: raw: Deduct extension header length in rawv6_push_pending_frames
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 v6.1.7 by commit 0afa5f0736584411771299074bbeca8c1f9706d4, it was introduced in version v2.6.12 by commit 357b40a18b04c699da1d45608436e9b76b50e251. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002012?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002012?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002012 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-2023-1002012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002012 in the wild and no public exploit code.