GSD-2021-1002674 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-2021-1002674?
GSD-2021-1002674 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 v5.4.168 by commit 166f0adf7e7525c87595ceadb21a91e2a9519a1e, it was introduced in version v5.4.126 by commit a3842219a69d23d3b7cc72274af1beb51434449a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002674?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002674?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002674 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-2021-1002674 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002674 in the wild and no public exploit code.