GSD-2021-1002652 rds: memory leak in __rds_conn_create()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel RDS 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-2021-1002652?
GSD-2021-1002652 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Dec 2021.
Official description
rds: memory leak in __rds_conn_create()
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 v4.19.222 by commit 1ed173726c1a0082e9d77c7d5a85411e85bdd983, it was introduced in version v4.19.195 by commit 0a3158ac5999fe0b9974604e630078cd1eff8be6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002652?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002652?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002652 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-2021-1002652 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002652 in the wild and no public exploit code.