GSD-2023-1002141 ipv4: prevent potential spectre v1 gadget in ip_metrics_convert()

Not scored Published

A Spectre v1 gadget in the Linux kernel IPv4 metrics conversion allows attackers to potentially read sensitive memory.

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-2023-1002141?

GSD-2023-1002141 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ipv4: prevent potential spectre v1 gadget in ip_metrics_convert()

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 v5.10.166 by commit 34c6142f0df9cd75cba5a7aa9df0960d2854b415, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit 6cf9dfd3bd62edfff69f11c0f111bc261166e4c7. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002141?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1002141?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002141 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1002141 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002141 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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