GSD-2022-1001709 ceph: fix memory leak in ceph_readdir when note_last_dentry returns error
A memory leak in the Ceph filesystem driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001709?
GSD-2022-1001709 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
ceph: fix memory leak in ceph_readdir when note_last_dentry returns error
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 v5.15.34 by commit 2fe82d3254029ef9ec4e7be890125d5ef4f537de. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001709?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001709?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001709 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-2022-1001709 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001709 in the wild and no public exploit code.