GSD-2023-1002151 l2tp: prevent lockdep issue in l2tp_tunnel_register()
A lockdep issue in the Linux kernel L2TP tunnel registration can lead to a race condition, potentially causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002151?
GSD-2023-1002151 is a 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
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 v5.10.166 by commit 16791d5a7a9ae5d0010fc751d2da6c57770889f4, it was introduced in version v5.10.166 by commit 2d77e5c0ad79004b5ef901895437e9cce6dfcc7e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002151?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002151?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002151 in the wild and no public exploit code.