GSD-2022-1001204 bpf, sockmap: Fix double uncharge the mem of sk_msg

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A double uncharge of memory in the Linux kernel sockmap can lead to memory corruption and potential denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1001204?

GSD-2022-1001204 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bpf, sockmap: Fix double uncharge the mem of sk_msg

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 v5.17.2 by commit ac3ecb7760c750c8e4fc09c719241d8e6e88028c, it was introduced in version v4.20 by commit 604326b41a6fb9b4a78b6179335decee0365cd8c. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001204?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001204?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001204 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-2022-1001204 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001204 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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