GSD-2021-1001510 netfilter: ipset: Fix oversized kvmalloc() calls
A flaw in the Linux kernel's ipset module allows oversized memory allocations, potentially leading to a denial of service.
- 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-2021-1001510?
GSD-2021-1001510 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
netfilter: ipset: Fix oversized kvmalloc() calls
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 v4.9.285 by commit c3a2856d3ddd0bbf05390e411f692b7e07239cb8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001510?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001510?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001510 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-2021-1001510 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001510 in the wild and no public exploit code.