GSD-2021-1002495 rxrpc: Fix rxrpc_peer leak in rxrpc_look_up_bundle()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel's rxrpc module can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002495?
GSD-2021-1002495 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021.
Official description
rxrpc: Fix rxrpc_peer leak in rxrpc_look_up_bundle()
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 v5.10.84 by commit 35b40f724c4ef0f683d94dab3af9ab38261d782b, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 245500d853e9f20036cec7df4f6984ece4c6bf26. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002495?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002495?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002495 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1002495 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002495 in the wild and no public exploit code.