netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: release elements in clone from abort path
Summary
GSD-2022-1004591: netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: release elements in clone from abort path. Affects Kernel versions >= 3c4287f62044a90e73a561aa05fc46e62da173da, < 4a6430b99f67842617c7208ca55a411e903ba03a. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vulnerability affects the Kernel package in the Linux ecosystem. The Kernel is the core component of the operating system that manages system resources and provides an interface for applications to interact with the hardware. The specific vulnerability, nft_set_pipapo, refers to a flaw in the netfilter module of the Kernel. Netfilter is a framework within the Kernel that allows for packet filtering, network address translation, and other network-related operations. The vulnerability arises from a failure to properly release elements in a clone from the abort path.
Vulnerability Detail
The nft_set_pipapo vulnerability in the netfilter module of the Kernel can potentially lead to security issues. Although the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, the vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate packet filtering rules or perform unauthorized network operations. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.6 of the Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.10.130. For more technical details, please refer to the references link.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The nft_set_pipapo vulnerability in the netfilter module of the Linux Kernel can potentially lead to security issues. It is recommended to update the Kernel to version v5.10.130 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The netfilter module is a framework within the Linux Kernel that provides various network-related functionalities, such as packet filtering, network address translation, and connection tracking.
The impact of the nft_set_pipapo vulnerability is not yet proven, but it could potentially allow an attacker to manipulate packet filtering rules or perform unauthorized network operations.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your system is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert uses a manifest file like package-lock.json to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in the software.
Yes, the nft_set_pipapo vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.130. It is recommended to update the Kernel to this version or later.
For more technical details about the nft_set_pipapo vulnerability, please refer to the references link provided in the vulnerability details.
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