GSD-2021-1002590 nfp: Fix memory leak in nfp_cpp_area_cache_add()
A memory leak in the nfp driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002590?
GSD-2021-1002590 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021.
Official description
nfp: Fix memory leak in nfp_cpp_area_cache_add()
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 v5.15.8 by commit f707820c09239d6f67699d9b2ff57863cc7905b0, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit 4cb584e0ee7df70fd0376aee60cf701855ea8c81. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002590?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002590?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002590 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-2021-1002590 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002590 in the wild and no public exploit code.