GSD-2021-1002743 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-2021-1002743?
GSD-2021-1002743 is a denial of service 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 v5.15.11 by commit 68014890e4382ff9192e1357be39b7d0455665fa, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit aced3ce57cd37b5ca332bcacd370d01f5a8c5371. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002743?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002743?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002743 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-2021-1002743 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002743 in the wild and no public exploit code.