GSD-2023-1002302 tipc: fix kernel warning when sending SYN message

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A kernel warning in TIPC protocol handling can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch for mitigation.

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-2023-1002302?

GSD-2023-1002302 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 7 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

tipc: fix kernel warning when sending SYN message

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 v6.1.13 by commit 54b6082aec178f16ad6d193b4ecdc9c4823d9a32, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit f25dcc7687d42a72de18aa41b04990a24c9e77c7. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002302?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1002302?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002302 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is GSD-2023-1002302 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002302 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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